South Wales Central Conservative MS Andrew RT Davies has welcomed the Vale of Glamorgan Council’s car parking charges climbdown.

A council statement has confirmed charges will be suspended at Penarth Cliff Walk, Cold Knap and Bron-Y-Mor.

Local businesses had reported a 40% drop in sales since the charges were introduced.

The Council’s Cabinet will meet on Thursday 4th December to ratify the decision.

Mr Davies said:

“This U-turn would not have been required if the Council had used common sense in the first place.

“These charges were devastating for local businesses, with some reporting a 40% drop in sales.

“Whether it’s imposing unpopular car parking charges, or making the Vale a County of Sanctuary for asylum seekers, this Council constantly fails to listen to the public.”

ENDS 

NOTE: Link to the Council’s statement can be found here

https://www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/en/our_council/press_and_communications/latest_news/2025/November/New-car-parking-charges-suspended-until-Spring-2026.aspx