DENBIGHSHIRE County Council has clarified the number of spaces at Rhyl’s Marine Lake car park after an incorrect figure was posted on its website.

Car parks at both Marine Lake and Rhyl Harbour will operate with a pay and display system from Friday, March 22.

But while the council’s website states there are “175 spaces” at Marine Lake, a resident told the Journal that they had counted 34.

The move to introduce charges at the car park has caused controversy, with the resident, who asked to be anonymous, saying: "So, is all the maths of working out if it's worthwhile out by a factor of five?”

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When asked about this, a council spokesperson said: “There is parking space for 40, plus three disabled (bays).

“There are also six marked areas for boat trailers’ parking only.

“Our web team are currently working on updating the (website) information.”

Numerous politicians and councillors have criticised a perceived lack of consultation from the council on the introduction of parking charges, saying they first learnt of it via social media.

Per a letter shown to the Journal, the costs of parking at Marine Lake from March 22 will be as follows:

March to October

One hour - £1.50

Four hours - £4.00

All day - £5.00

November to February

One hour - £1.00

Four hours - £1.50

All day - £3.00

This move follows Denbighshire County Council increasing the costs of using its car parks earlier this month by as much as £1.50.

Marine Lake is regularly used by joggers and dog walkers, and by groups such as Ocean Beach Water Ski Club, Rhyl Miniature Railway, Rhyl Sea Cadets and Rhyl Yacht Club.

Previously, a council spokesperson said: “The new car parking charges at Marine Lake are being introduced as part of the council’s wider review into car parking charges across the county.

“We understand that residents are disappointed that we are introducing these charges at a car park that was previously free.

“However, due to budgetary pressures currently being faced by the council, it is no longer feasible for us to be able to keep this car park open free of charge.”