From January, there are to be some changes to the rates charged for car parking in the Borough.
- Up to 1 hour 20p (was 50p)
- 1-2 hours 50p (was £1.00)
- 2-3 hours £1.00 (was £1.50)
- 3-4 hours £1.50 (was £2.00)
- 4-5 hours £2.00 (was £2.50).
Cllr Patrick Roberts, chairman of the Economic Development Committee said: “Car Park Charges are an emotive subject but nevertheless are an important source of revenue for the Borough. It has been our policy to ensure our car parks make a reasonable positive contribution, are competitive with our neighbouring towns, and are available to support the community and our retailers.”
“In a period of rising inflation, we have decided to hold our current price levels for the majority of our car park users. There will be increases for all day users and season ticket holders but it has been our aim to peg prices below the equivalent alternatives in other town centres or neighbouring car parks.”
“Our village centre car parks have been under utilised since the introduction of charging and it is our objective to provide low cost short term parking.”
“In the current environment any increase in motoring costs will be unwelcome but we have endeavoured to develop a balanced and reasonable tariff across the Borough and keep increases to the minimum.”
