Gateshead Council's Cabinet agreed on Tuesday 18th July to the principle of car parking charges for Whickham, Blaydon, Birtley and Low Fell. However, no charges will be introduced until the Council have carried out consultation with residents and businesses.
Liberal Democrats in Blaydon constituency carried out a survey of residents and business about the planned charges. Whickham North Councillor Peter Craig produced a report based in the responses from over 140 people by email, 60 written replies and nearly 30 from businesses. This report was presented to the Cabinet by Councillor Craig.
At the Cabinet Peter outlined the concerns of many about the impact on businesses in the town centres, especially with the Metrocentre offering free parking.
Liberal Democrat councillors will be speaking to officers and members of the Cabinet about the details that were raised in the consultation we carried out.
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