News in Penarth

The Vale of Glamorgan Council is looking to introduce new parking restrictions and spaces at Penarth's Esplanade and the extended area as local residents push for better regulations in this area.

We have listed the amendments below and attached the pictures here and they can also be viewed in our gallery above.

Beachcliff Fish and Chips on Penarth's Esplanade have been granted an extension to their Licence allowing them to open later and sell alcohol past 11 pm despite concerns raised by local residents.

The decision was made after a presentation by the fish and chip shop and local residents to the Vale Council licensing committee.

Dotty Pots in Penarth has made the difficult decision to close its doors for good as coronavirus takes another hit in our town.

Kat, the owner of the paint your own pottery business, said on Facebook: "This is a very hard post to make, but due to personal circumstances coupled with the uncertainty created by COVID-19 the difficult decision has been made to close Dotty Pots at the end of August for good.

Gwyrddio Penarth Greening and the Penarth Civic Society reached out to the Vale Council after reports came in that local businesses were requested to remove their outside seating.

The two local organisations wrote to the Vale of Glamorgan Council to outline their issues. They stated: "We are extremely concerned about reports that cafés and restaurants have been instructed to remove outside seating until an application process has been completed.

The Vale of Glamorgan Council are urging residents to consider fostering a child due to a drop in enquiries to do so.

They said: "Enquiries for prospective foster carers has dropped by 51% whilst children's referrals has increased by 45%.

As reported by Penarth Nub News yesterday Next Bikes made their way into the town centre and now another station has been pictured at the Esplanade.

Instructions explain that the e-bikes will only be able to be docked at electric bike stations. These are available in Penarth and Cardiff but not every Next Bike station is suitable.

Today, students across Wales will collect their A level, AS, Level 3, Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate and Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate exam results.

Wales A level results:

The first Sully Car Boot Sale of 2020 took place on Sunday after a temporary hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

They will be returning this weekend, weather permitting for buyers and sellers to enjoy.

Today, a set of Next Bikes and their docking stations are being installed in Penarth town centre, on Windsor Road, outside Lloyds Bank.

The popular hire-a-bike scheme announced that they were looking to move into a trial period in Penarth last year with a fleet of 50 electric bikes.

New parking permits can now be applied for in the Vale of Glamorgan after a period of temporary suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Vale Council announced today that they would be accepting registrations for permits by post.