Ceredigion County Council has announced it will employ “visitor assistants” this summer, after a county councillor raised concerns over the conduct of some visiting bikers in Aberystwyth.

During the sunny weekend of 4 and 5 June, many dozens of bikers descended on Aberystwyth, congregating on the promenade, where there is an allocated motorbike parking bay.

Whilt the sight was ”enjoyed by many”, Aberystwyth councillor Mark Strong criticised the conduct of “a sizeable minority”.

Cllr Strong said that, while most bikers were parked inside the dedicated motorbike parking area on the promenade that weekend, a “good 40” of them were not.

Cllr Strong also said motorbikes were hindering access to the zebra crossing.

He said that many bikers were not social distancing, and some were riding down the promenade at 8am or 9am on Sunday morning, making a “terrific noise” and with “no consideration for other hotel guests who may want to have a lie in on a Sunday”.

Ceredigion County Council said that, while there were an unusually high number of bikers on Sunday, most were respectful to the area and to others.

The council added that it will also be appointing visitor assistants during the summer months to interact with residents and visitors, but also to identify and report any potential issues of concern.

Cllr Strong claims residents and hoteliers made contact with him, “asking him to sort out the mess”.

After contacting the police, Cllr Strong claims they had some “friendly words with the motorcyclists” but that it “fell on deaf ears”.

He added: “I am very irritated by the irresponsible and on occasion negligent behaviour of a sizeable minority of bikers that besmirch the reputation of the many bikers that abide by the rules.

“Many of those this weekend had a casual disregard for the safety of others.

“I have spoken to the police repeatedly over my concerns regarding safety on the promenade.

“In the end it is the police’s responsibility to enforce and to issue fines rather than continuing to warn people who are prone to perennially violate the rules when it comes to the safety of others.

“Hopefully the police will organise a meeting with county council officials to sort out the matter before someone is injured or killed.”

A spokesperson for Ceredigion County Council said: “The number of motorcyclists visiting was unusually high on one of the Sundays and some did park outside the dedicated areas provided.

“However, most were respectful of others and the local environment, with the sight being enjoyed by many.

“Public order concerns are ones over which the police have enforcement powers and are not ones which can be monitored or enforced against by Ceredigion’s parking officers.

“The council is looking to employ visitor assistants for the summer months. They will interact with visitors and local residents to provide information and advice on how to enjoy Ceredigion safely and responsibly.

“The assistants will also be identifying and reporting any potential issues of concern to the relevant authorities.”

The police have been contacted for a comment.