Local county councillors have met with officers from Pembrokeshire County Council to look to address longstanding issues surrounding indiscriminate parking around part of the seaside village.

County councillor Chris Williams recently held an on-site meeting at the Glen, with Cllr. Alec Cormack, and Claire Williams, PCC’s Senior Highways and Safety Traffic Officer, following growing concerns raised by local residents.

Many residents are experiencing increasing difficulty accessing their own properties, with driveways frequently blocked.

At times, after dark, an influx of shellfish pickers often ditch their vehicles along the route, to access the beach.

The most serious issue is the level of indiscriminate parking, which on several occasions has prevented emergency vehicles from accessing the lower part of the Glen.

Cllr Williams explained: “I have spoken with several property owners, all of whom expressed their appreciation that PCC is now examining this matter. However, they are understandably frustrated by how often access is restricted or completely obstructed.

“Many feel that current enforcement activity has not delivered the level of support they had initially expected. A significant part of the problem appears to stem from inconsiderate parking by individuals, particularly during very low tides or peak periods when visitors access the beach.

“Residents remain fully supportive of maintaining public access and accept that parking spaces should continue to be available for all, provided that this does not restrict access to homes or create safety issues.

“During the site visit, I was also surprised to learn that PCC waste and recycling vehicles are required to reverse down from the top of the Glen, which further highlights the need for a more sustainable and safer long-term arrangement.”

Cllr Williams has also spoken with Hean Castle Estate on the matter, who confirmed that they own the land beyond the fence up to the public highway.

“They are supportive of finding a solution and agree that it is important to address these recurring issues to better meet the needs of residents,” he continued.

At the meeting, PCC agreed that a member of the Highways Team would undertake a topographical survey of the area. This has been added to the officer’s programme of work.

Once completed, the survey will provide a robust basis for assessing potential parking and access solutions at the Glen.

“PCC will keep me updated on progress, though realistically, work is unlikely to commence until after Christmas due to winter maintenance, gritting operations, and other countywide commitments,” explained Cllr Williams.

“I fully agree with residents that maintaining access must be the highest priority. Addressing the parking problems will help prevent vehicles from stopping at the key pinch points.

“Identifying a small number of clearly defined parking spaces may also give residents the opportunity to explore measures such as additional bollards or kerbs to discourage inappropriate parking.

“I am pleased that we are aligned on these concerns, and I remain fully committed to working with the residents to ensure the best possible outcome,” added Cllr Williams, stating that a further meeting is scheduled for January.