RESIDENTS of Blaydon in western Gateshead have been surveyed by local Liberal Democrats about plans to introduce car parking charges in the town’s main car park.
The survey of 300 households was carried out on Saturday 8th July.
Gateshead Council’s cabinet will decide whether or not to go ahead with plans to charge 20p an hour on Tuesday 18th July.
Local Liberal Democrats decided to carry out the survey to find out the response of residents to the Labour council’s plans.
“Many people are worried about the impact,” said Blaydon Lib Dem campaigner Mark Gardner. “The Metrocentre offers free parking and there are concerns that people will stop using Blaydon shopping precinct and shop down the road instead.”
The Liberal Democrats are currently analysing the responses to the survey from 100 people in Blaydon.
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