Lay-by bylaw needed to tackle car sales problem
OK, we are in a recession, a possible double dip ... perhaps now is the time for some of the councillors on North East Lincolnshire Council to take positive and decisive action to deal with one of the biggest issues in the area.
We read in the Grimsby Telegraph of businesses closing, sometimes because they cannot compete with the supermarkets.
I would ask councillors to take a stroll along Grimsby Road, Cleethorpes, there are still some shops that are “getting by” but for how long? People need to park nearby and indeed there are lay-bys for this purpose, unfortunately they are full of cars for sale.
The outcome will be genuine car traders in the area closing, local convenience and specialised shops closing because people cannot get to them and a loss of revenue in council tax because of empty shops, not to mention vandalised premises.
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There is actually a simple solution, perhaps so simple for the council to understand. I will explain. On a recent visit to Great Yarmouth I noticed they do not have this problem, why? Because they have a bylaw that states they do not allow “trading” in their lay-bys.
Perhaps someone could telephone and liaise with Great Yarmouth council if they are unsure how to implement this.
It really does just require common sense action. So who is going to take it on board and sort it? The cost to the local authority would be negligible (a few signs in the lay-bys) but the impact it could make on the genuine traders in the area (the shops) could make the difference between survival and closure.
Denis Steer, Fallowfield Road, Grimsby.
The Telegraph says
There are certain streets where such roadside sales are commonplace, continuous and unfair for residents. Isn’t it time someone grasped the nettle on this?
Comments
by whoknowswhat
Thursday, November 15 2012, 1:01PM
“So the council is going to solve one problem by creating another? As has been said all that is needed is for the council to pass a by law banning the siting of vehicles for sale in the laybys.”
by Davex66
Saturday, June 30 2012, 10:02AM
“That's an excellent idea from Meze Bar Grill and Restaurant - stop voting for your councillor because of the party he represents!
Our councilis now, more than ever, packed with indifferent and inneffective people who were unknown before they were elected, and some of therm are even members of the cabinet!
We have councillors who are away fromn the area for most of the town because they are studying at university, and even one who doesn't give a telephone number or see constituents because of a medical condition.
Did they think to mention that when they were asking for your vote? Of course not!
We also have several councillors who can only be contacted by mobile phones even though they are paid a monthly telephone allowance - how much would it cost to contact them if you don't have a contract mobile?
What do all of these have in common? They all belong to the same party - this is what you get when you vote Labour in Grimsby!!!”
by Meze Bar Grill and Restaurant
Thursday, May 31 2012, 11:24AM
“On further investigation it would seem to me that this man should be doing something about it:-
http://tinyurl.com/cmqrfuz
Not only is he the leader of the Council but it's happening in his ward in particular. But failing his interjection perhaps other council members could make a move on it, tell the Telegraph what they have achieved and let the local voters know ready for the next local election?”
by smitsus
Thursday, May 31 2012, 8:54AM
“I have this problem where i live. people think it is acceptable to plonk a car for sale on the front of my house.
What i usually do is cover the details of the for sale on the car, ring the people up and tell that the car will not sell on my front, they usually come and move it, albeit not very happy but hey ho.”
by DODDY2020
Wednesday, May 30 2012, 7:35PM
“My friends had a business down Grimsby rd ,Cleethorpes and had this problem in the layby on the fronts, detering customers from stopping.This is happening all up that road and along near the humber royal hotel.They are inconsiderate and need to stop.Perhaps a call to the tax man on their trading would stop them.Perhaps if their motors got damaged they would reconsider leaving them there and trade from home, not that I'm putting idea's in peoples heads”