Openreach works disrupts business on Prestatyn High Street

Pete Fletcher from The Apple Cart, which is owned by Pete and Ed Furber, the cofounders of Blooming Gorgeous Ltd, said seven Openreach vans were parked on the High Street outside businesses on Monday (July 5).

They were also parked outside businesses last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Pete fears that if customers can't park, then they will go into the retail park instead of shopping at the independent stores.

The business pointed out that the parking restrictions are only for one hour. Pictures: Blooming Gorgeous Florist, Prestatyn / Twitter

He said: "Seven vans is seven parking spaces that customers are missing out on. The vans are there from 8.30am until the end of the day and the parking restrictions are only for one hour of parking.

"If customers cannot park then they will go onto the retail park and shop in Tesco.

"We have seen a dip in trade since they commenced with the work.

"I fully understand that the work is needed but we have had no consultation or warning."

A spokesperson for Openreach said: “Our engineers are working in the area to build a brand new full fibre broadband network to the residents and businesses of Prestatyn. This next generational broadband infrastructure will bring a significant economic boost to the town and access to some the fastest and most reliable internet speeds in Europe.”

“Parking is limited in the area and given the nature of our work our engineers need to park safely and near to where they are working.

“Although the vehicles are legally parked on the High Street our engineers will attempt to find an alternative parking spot in order to minimise disruption to local businesses while we complete the work.”