Clwyd South MS and local councillor highlight historic parking concerns for residents

Major parking problems on a Wrexham estate have been going on too long and need urgent attention, local representatives have been told.

People living on Whalley’s Way in Plas Madoc say they are ‘sick and tired’ of the issue, which dates back a number of years, but has got worse with more cars using the road.

Member of the Senedd, Ken Skates, and local county councillor Paul Blackwell recently spoke to dozens of residents on the estate during a door-to-door surgery.

Clwyd South MS Mr Skates said: “The parking problems on Whalley’s Way have been going on for too long.

The same issue came up over and over again during our surgery, and it’s clear the issue isn’t going to go away – people actually said it’s getting worse.”

Cllr Blackwell said: “The road is a very popular cut-through to and from Cefn, and the build-up of traffic can be a nightmare for residents.

“It’s essentially a single-track road because there are so many cars parked on it. It’s extremely frustrating, and on top of that it’s dangerous.

“In fairness to the council, there isn’t an easy solution – but that doesn’t help the residents. Myself and Ken are more than happy to work with the council to help resolve these problems.”

Mr Skates said he would be raising the issue formally with Wrexham Council.

He added: “A number of residents also said that the volume of traffic on the road often leaves them nowhere to park. We spoke to a young parents, older people and those with mobility issues who all said they have to park elsewhere and then struggle with pushchairs, shopping and walking frames.

“I agree with Paul that there might not be a straightforward answer here, but I have asked Wrexham Council to commit to exploring potential solutions. Something has to be done. We have to work together collaboratively and with residents to ease the problem.

“Motorists can certainly help by driving safely and avoiding using the road as a cut-through.”