In March, the council also approved proposals to charge fees at off-street, coastal car parks in Portobello and Westfarm in Ogmore, the Knap and Bryn Y Mor in Barry, and Penarth Cliff Walk. The ...

With miles of heritage coastline, waymarked trails, ocean views, and cosy cafe stops, the Vale of Glamorgan is a brilliant place for a beach day ...

Barry Island, around 90 minutes from Bristol and Gloucester, is famed as a filming location for hit BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, while Penarth is famed for its pier.

Read more about that here. Petitions set up opposing the proposed charges in Barry Island and Penarth have received 3,337 and 2,996 signatures respectively.

Owner of Barrybados in Paget Road, Louis Ross, launched the petition opposing the on-street parking charges on Barry Island. The petition has gained more than 3,100 signatures so far.