Council reconsiders plans to scrap free parking in Barry Island and Penarth following local opposition. Barry Island Parking Fees Under Review After Public Outcry The council will rethink parking fees in Barry and Penarth. They plan to close Barry’s Court Road car park. They want to add street parking fees in both towns. Currently, parking…
Woking’s new budget passed after government aid, averting larger tax hikes. Council to invest in essential services. Woking Council Approves Transitional Budget After Funding Boost Woking council approved a new budget. They say it’s much better than last year’s. Woking declared bankruptcy in 2023, and their debt was around £2 billion. The council had to…
New parking charges based on emissions begin in Radstock and Midsomer Norton this week, sparking local concerns. Parking Fees Introduced in Radstock and Midsomer Norton This Week New parking fees start this week in two towns. Radstock and Midsomer Norton will have charges. These fees affect Church Street and Waterloo Road. South Road car park…
Residents protest proposed parking charges in Somerset, fearing impact on businesses and access. Parking Charge Protests Erupt in Somerset Over Proposed New Fees Hey, listen to this news from Somerset. People are upset about new parking fees. The council wants to charge for parking everywhere. Daily parking would cost £2, and evening or night parking…
Parking fees in Blackpool stay the same to support businesses, residents, and tourism amid rising costs. Blackpool Freezes Parking Fees to Aid Local Economy and Boost Tourism Blackpool will keep parking fees the same, helping the local economy. Parking meter costs stay as they were in 2022, remaining £1.50 for one hour. You will pay…
New £3 parking charge at Twycross Zoo divides opinions. Some visitors are unhappy, while others find the fee reasonable. Twycross Zoo Parking Fees Spark Debate Among LeicestershireLive Readers Twycross Zoo now charges £3 for parking. People have different opinions about this new fee. Some visitors are unhappy, while others think the charge is reasonable. The…
Council defends fee rises to address budget gap caused by rising social care and homelessness costs. Liverpool Finance Chief Defends Controversial Fee Increases Amid Anger Liverpool Council is raising fees for some services. They need more money to keep providing services. The council faces a £32 million budget gap. Social care and homelessness costs are…
Wirral council introduces parking fees at 22 free locations, aiming to generate £300,000 yearly to offset financial challenges. Council Car Parks: Which Site Could Earn The Most Cash for Wirral? The council needed money, about £300,000. New parking fees aimed to fix that budget gap. Wirral will start charging at 22 free car parks and…
Proposed parking fees for Burnham, including near the surgery, were denied due to lack of support and consultation. Burnham Parking Fee Plans Rejected by Maldon Council Committee Burnham’s new parking fee plans failed, with Maldon Council rejecting the proposed charges at Millfield, Riverside, and Foundry Lane. Burnham Surgery patients and staff would have been affected.…
South Gloucestershire council tax will rise by 4.99% after councillors approved a budget deal due to rising costs. South Gloucestershire Approves Council Tax Hike Amid Budget Concerns South Gloucestershire council tax will rise 4.99% in April. Councillors agreed to a tough budget. Social care costs are rising quickly. Residents may not see much benefit. The…