Issues with irresponsible parking in Saundersfoot, resulting in instances of residents being blocked in and pavements being obstructed - forcing school children onto the road, are being looked at by the seaside village’s county councillors.

County councillor for the South ward Cllr Chris Williams and his fellow county councillor for Saundersfoot North Cllr Alec Cormack are looking at current parking problems along The Strand, after issues over the half-term holidays when cars were left parked all the way down one side of the street.

“This resulted in numerous emails and conversations involving some residents not being able to get out of their properties in their cars!” said Cllr Williams.

“There were numerous cars parked on the pavements. This isn’t only on the Strand as I’ve had to deal with a few separate issues on The Ridgeway when workmen have parked, totally blocking the pavement and forcing school children and pedestrians into the busy Ridgeway!

“We seem to have that managed at the moment but need to tackle the same issues on the Strand.

“Councillor Cormack has called a meeting with the PCC Officer to look at how we can improve matters,” continued Cllr Williams who said that there will also be a review into the current state of the pavement on the Strand which is being swallowed up by overgrowth and the subsiding cliff.

In relation to additional parking options for the village, Cllr Williams said: “I’ve read some of the comments regarding parking and the old bus park being a potential site.

“I would like clarify that this project has been ongoing for many years. Over the last 6 months we have made real progress on this dealing with all concerned.

“Parties involved are Saundersfoot Community Council, National Parks and the land owner.

“We are at a point now where we are moving forward for the best interests for the village.

I hope during the next monthly report that there will be positive news as all are in agreement on this site and hoping to get it signed off and implemented.

“I apologise for the delay as I know all concerned are working hard to make this work,” he added.