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The Luqa local council has removed several “illegal” parking bays in the town, just a day after the Times of Malta inquired about their legitimacy. The parking bays in question had been designated as reserved for disabled users, but a resident had raised concerns that they were being used by able-bodied drivers, and that the bays had been created without the necessary permits.
Despite the resident’s claims, Luqa Mayor John Schembri insisted that the parking bays were indeed intended to facilitate parking for disabled users. However, the resident disputed this, stating that the bays were not clearly marked as reserved for disabled users, and that they were not being used for their intended purpose.
The removal of the parking bays has sparked a debate about the management of parking spaces in Luqa and the need for clearer regulations and enforcement. The incident has also raised questions about the transparency and accountability of local councils, particularly when it comes to the allocation of parking spaces and the provision of facilities for disabled users.
The Luqa local council’s decision to remove the parking bays has been welcomed by some residents, who see it as a step towards addressing the town’s parking woes. However, others have expressed frustration that the council did not take action sooner, and that the bays were allowed to remain in place for so long without being properly authorized. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the council will address the underlying issues and ensure that parking spaces are allocated fairly and transparently.
