Pub blocks car park with traffic cones to stop parents using it on school run
In a bid to reclaim its car park from 'parents who won't listen', a Welsh pub has resorted to blocking it off with traffic cones.
The pub's management claims that parents picking up their children from a nearby school have been monopolising the car park, leaving no room for patrons. Louis Hunt, the current manager of the Tynewydd Inn in Barry, reveals that this issue has persisted since he took over in April. He says previous managers faced the same problem but were unable to find a solution.
The pub initiated its cone blockade on Monday, successfully turning away 21 cars and directing them to alternative parking spaces. By September 6, only one car attempted to park at the pub, indicating that the message might be getting through. Louis hopes that "people will get the hint" and park elsewhere, relieving him of his makeshift car park attendant duties.
Louis claimed that the business was losing trade due to non-customers occupying the car park. He says: "We are losing trade. Potential customers go elsewhere if they see that the car park is full, workmen that visit the pub that finish around 3 o'clock have nowhere to park, and if we have events we need the spaces for the guests."
In a bold move to reclaim his pub's car park, Louis has decided to block it off every afternoon following a complaint from a family unable to visit due to the overcrowded space. Workers now stand guard by the cones, allowing only genuine customers to park. The pub's social media post reads: "Unfortunately due to the parents that can't listen.. we as a community pub have decided this is the only way forward to keep our customers happy and so that they can get into our car park and park as that's what it's used for not a stopping point for parents who can't be bothered to look elsewhere."
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The post further clarifies that the car park is free for parents to use in the mornings as the pub doesn't open until noon. However, it urges them to find alternative parking spaces after 3pm when the pub begins trading. "Any issues please call in to speak to the manager as I'd be happy to deal with whatever issue you may have. Sorry for the inconvenience caused," the post concludes.
Due to financial constraints preventing the installation of gates or cameras, the pub is currently borrowing cones from St Helen's school, who Louis praises as being "very helpful". He reveals that some parents leave their cars in the car park for up to 45 minutes each afternoon, leaving him no choice but to block off the car park from 2:45pm.
Tynewydd Inn has reported receiving an outpouring of support from local residents and parents. The pub's car park has recently been deemed safer for both adults and children frequenting the establishment. Louis, a representative from the Inn, shared his delight with the positive feedback, stating: "The customers are happier, the workmen are happier and the vast majority of parents support us."
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