Sir, I am writing to express my concern over certain matters of parking in Narberth. I am disabled and live in St. James Street, which is notorious for the parking situation. Whilst I support the general restrictions and kept to them when I could drive, I feel that the traffic wardens are extremely heavy handed with my carers (Associated Healthcare in Whitland), whom I rely on four times a day. They are, they feel, unable to give me the full care I deserve (and pay for) while they worry about having to pull up on the pavement due to lack of space. I feel, as do they, that this is detrimental to my health and wellbeing. I move very slowly with a Zimmer frame and use a stairlift. I worry a good deal that I should try to hurry going upstairs to the bathroom (and thus fall) and opt for cold meals as there is no time to warm things up when I am worrying about my carers getting a parking ticket. These ladies are wonderful. They want the best for all their clients, are always pressed for time, travelling long distances between calls and dealing with many health emergencies. They are not well paid, especially for the job they do. They cannot afford £35 for a parking ticket, which they must pay themselves. My carers also have the same problem parking in Tenby. One of my carers received a ticket on Easter Sunday at 8.45 am whilst on duty. This appears to have been issued unfairly and I am pleased that my carer is going to appeal the decision. These carers do not deserve such treatment. I am asking that traffic wardens in the county respect 'on call' badges for the comparatively short time carers are here. Maybe the councils could issue official badges which are fully recognised and respected by the wardens?

Wynne Jones (Ms),

Narberth.