Wrexham Council announces parking enforcement to resume in the town centre

Wrexham Council has announced that parking enforcement is resuming in the town centre now that coronavirus restrictions are being eased.

It comes after reports of a “small minority of drivers” leaving their cars on pavements and in the pedestrianised areas for extended periods of time.

The local authority says that Enforcement Officers will “initially be offering advice to all those not parking in town centre car parks about where to park safely and correctly, where pick up areas are, and where parking can take place for anyone living in the town centre.”

One such advice slip is shown below, with the aim to inform drivers rather than give a parking ticket:

Parking in car parks owned by the council remains free until the end of September, with visitors being asked to adhere to the time restrictions in short stay car parks.

Cllr Mark Pritchard, Leader of the Council, said: “During lockdown a small minority of drivers thought it was fine to park where they wished, including pavements and in the pedestrianised areas.

“Now, however, as town becomes busier due to the lifting of restrictions on travel and shop openings it’s essential that responsible parking takes place to ensure safe access for all.

“Please use the town centre car parks and those operated by Wrexham Council are currently free to use, please use them responsibly and safely in order to support our town centre and everyone who works and visits there.”