Sunday 30 March 2008

Tory Parking charges challenged

The Liberal Democrat group on Bath & North East Somerset Council have launched a petition against the increased parking charges in the centre of Bath that are being pushed through by our conservative administration.

You can also register your opposition by signing our petition at http://ourcampaign.org.uk/BathResidentsParkingChargComments received via the petition website may be used in our presentation on April 7th.

It is interesting to see that Bath is being targeted with the increases to fill the huge financial hole that the Conservative councillors from outside the city are digging for us.

Below are Just two of the areas that we have a concern.

increase residents parking permit charges by about 65%

extend the city centre paying times to 8.00pm

The full details are available to see at http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/Committee%5Fpapers/Executive/WL/2008/080222/02E1715ResidentsParkingTRO.htm

This decision is being 'called-in' by the city LibDem group, and this hearing will take place on Monday April 7th, at 10.00 at the Guildhall. Members of the public can attend. If you wish to speak you can but should first arrange to do so by emailing scrutiny@bathnes.gov.uk.

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