Llanfair Caereinion residents have spoken out against the implementation of double yellow lines in the town centre by Powys County Council.

Following a ‘walkabout’ around town on October 22 to meet with Llanfair residents before considering a final response to parking review plans issued by Powys County Council, the Town Council assessed the results at their meeting on November 28.

The Town Council prepared a report based on consultations with residents who live in the areas affected.

At the consultation, the Town Council was represented by Cllr Ian Davies, Cllr Rob Astley, Cllr Haze Davies, Cllr Melvin Jones, Cllr Mark Owen, Cllr Sam Webster and Town Clerk Robert Robinson.

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According to the report, the residents at the consultations stated that they felt they should have been consulted when yellow lines were first being considered by Powys County Council, that no reasons had been given for the introduction of yellow lines in the proposed areas and that they have not seen any problems justifying the need for yellow lines.

The parking proposals for the Market Square involved removing the two spaces outside the old HSBC and replacing the disabled space in Bridge Street.

The Councillors on the site visit saw no reason to remove the two spaces outside the HSBC and felt they should remain alongside a further disabled space in Bridge Street, a proposal that was supported by the residents.

In regards to the yellow lines, the report stated: “Apart from around the Spar and Parsons Bank, residents felt there was no need for any further double yellow lines in the town centre except around the Black Lion.”

Residents unanimously did not wish to see yellow lines from Argoed to Deri Woods or from the Old Courthouse to Deri Woods, and added that no reasons had been given to justify the introduction of yellow lines.

Residents also stated that the removal of potential parking spaces would increase speeding in the area, which they identified as a bigger concern.

The Town Clerk reported that he had heard back from some residents in Parsons Bank who support the proposal to extend yellow lines around the corner near the Medical Centre.