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It's just the same out here in the shires. My local council charges something in the region of £4 for 2 hours. I say "something" because as you might guess, a
by DrBazza 5y ago
It's just the same out here in the shires. My local council charges something in the region of £4 for 2 hours. I say "something" because as you might guess, and from my parent comment, I have no reason to go into the town, and that's what I can remember from about 3 or 4 years ago!
My council claim it's a source of revenue, but then moan that they own the shops in the town and no one is taking up leases. Local shop owners have begged the council to make the car parks free on a trial to see what happens, and the council's response was a) increase the parking fees, b) sell off a car park to a property developer who built an office block, c) sell off a second car park for some 'outdoor cafe culture' development with flats (because the UK is warm in the evenings all year round).
- hogFeast 5y ago> My council claim it's a source of revenue, but then moan that they own the shops in the town This is widespread. A lot of councils (when they were complaining about central govt cuts, and threatening to cut vital services) actually bought into retail properties. I believe central govt put a stop to it but a lot of the damage has already been done. I read about a local council that got an opinion on a shopping centre, their consultant told them not to buy it, they did anyway...lost it all. Truly staggering levels of incompetence.
- Gortal278 5y agoI would hardly call 4 pounds predatory
- tonyedgecombe 5y agoOn the other hand my nearest reasonably sized town has free parking yet the department stores have still closed.