A DEESIDE councillor has raised concerns as the proposed consultation on the implementation of restrictions on pavement parking has been delayed by the Welsh Government. 

Cllr Bernie Attridge claims that parking is a "very big issue across the whole of Flintshire".

The proposed legislation advised that local authorities should indicate those locations where pavement parking is permitted through Traffic Regulation Orders.

In addition, the Welsh government taskforce advised that Welsh Government should work with the Department for Transport to amend the Highway Code to inform road users that parking on the pavement in Wales is subject to civil enforcement.

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In a statement made on April 3 Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change said: "I recognise that we are asking a lot of hard-pressed local authorities at what continues to be a difficult time. I have listened to the feedback from leaders and decided to delay the consultation on pavement parking until next year.

"This will enable local authorities to focus on the implementation and introduction of default 20mph speed limits in September 2023 and the work to prepare for bus franchising."

Commenting on this decision, Councillor Bernie Attridge of the Connah's Quay Ward, said that before Welsh government considers implementing restrictions of pavement parking improvements need to be made for those living in areas where pavement parking is unavoidable. 

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Cllr Attridge said: "These issues have got to be addressed sooner rather than later. 

"The streets and homes weren't built for families with two or three cars.

"It is a very big issue across the whole of Flintshire."

He added: "We need to use capital funds to build driveways or dropped curbs for Council properties."

Cllr Attridge noted that on certain streets in Connah's Quay, such as Summerfield Road, there have been issues with refuse vehicles getting access to the street due to vehicles parked along the road. 

He said: "We have had issues where the refuse vehicles can't collect which causes rats down the streets. Residents have had enough.

"Before traffic regulation orders are put in place these issues need to be dealt with as people have no other options for parking."