CONCERNS are ongoing in a Wrexham village plagued by 'inconsiderate parking'.
Reports over the issue have been made in the village of Llay for a number of years by now.
In 2018, parking charges were introduced at Alyn Waters Country Park, which led to many people trying to avoid paying that fee by parking in the village.
Concerns have also been raised about parking issues at the likes of Pentre Street and Mayville Avenue.
For residents coming out of Mayville Avenue for example, their views have been obstructed by cars parked there, something which has been labelled a 'danger' by councillors.
There have also been reports of cars parking on both sides of the road, with both the police and the community council having to repeatedly remind drivers to 'park responsibly'.
Earlier this year, the Leader spoke to community councillors regarding their concerns about those who park their vehicles in those areas.
The matter had also been discussed by Llay Community Council - who have been working alongside North Wales Police to try and address the issue.
Police matters in the village were brought up once more during the community council meeting held on September 24.
And while overall crime figures were revealed to have dropped in Llay, the concerns over parking continue.
Speaking to the Leader, Cllr Bryan Apsley, who is chair of the community council, said: "The situation has not improved, it seems to have increased if anything and the same areas are still being affected."
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He added: "To be honest, it's very difficult for the police to do much at all despite their best efforts, but the cars just seem to be multiplying here."
During the community council meeting, 'inconsiderate parking' was mentioned by some councillors as 'still occurring' in Llay.
They added that the issues arose especially in close proximity to the school (Park CP) in the morning, although police attendance 'occasionally does reduce this', they said.
It was also acknowledged by councillors that the number of cars at each property, which has increased drastically over the last decade or so, adds to the problem of parking.
North Wales Police has said it is 'aware of concerns' in the village and that it is 'currently looking at options to deal with the matter'.
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