Nearly £11,000 in fines have been given out at the Cosmeston Lakes car park in just seven months. Controversial new parking rules were introduced at a number of car parks across the Vale of Glamorgan area, including at the popular lake spot.
Recently released figures showed that between July 2021 and February 2022, £10,890 in penalty charge notices for unpaid parking were handed out with £1881 still unpaid. Paid parking was introduced on July 19, 2021.
Some have welcomed the new parking rules, while others have questioned where the money is being invested. Vale of Glamorgan council said it is "vital" they recoup the costs incurred by parking provision. The money raised through the car park is intended to support educational and environmental services in the area.
