Trelawny councillor pushes for pound to tackle derelict vehicles, illegal parking

A Trelawny councillor is calling for the establishment of a vehicular pound in the parish, citing growing concerns about derelict vehicles, illegal parking, and other traffic violations.

Councillor Garth Wilkinson of the Falmouth Division moved a resolution at today’s monthly meeting of the Trelawny Municipal Corporation seeking the creation of a pound to deal with the issue.

“Be it resolved that the Municipality establish a vehicular pound within the parish,” Wilkinson proposed.

In outlining the reasons for the resolution, Wilkinson said the streets of Falmouth have become overcrowded with abandoned vehicles and motorists who disregard parking regulations.

“The streets of Falmouth are clogged up with abandoned vehicles, illegal parking and a host of law-breaking vehicles. It is time that we earn from these lawbreakers,” the councillor said.

Wilkinson noted that drivers frequently ignore “No Parking” signs, creating challenges for authorities. 

He argued that while the police can issue tickets to offenders, they do not have the legal authority to call a wrecker to remove improperly parked vehicles.

The resolution received the backing of Falmouth Mayor Collen Gager.

“I give my full support to the resolution. I will work with the relevant authorities to establish a pound to benefit the Municipality,” Gager said.

The resolution was passed.

As a result, it will now be forwarded to the Ministry of Local Government, where it is expected to be processed and gazetted.

- Leon Jackson

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