LIBERAL Democrat councillors in Whickham, Gateshead, have carried out a survey of 100 businesses in the village centre to ask them about the possible impact of proposed charges for parking.
Gateshead Council are considering plans to introduce a charge of 20p an hour to park at the St Mary’s Green car park in the village. Currently parking is free.
The survey is being coordinated by Councillors Chris Ord, Peter Craig, Yvonne McNicol and Jonathan Wallace.
“We have already carried out a survey of residents about the proposed parking charges but we want to get the views of local businesses as well,” said Councillor Ord.
“After all, their livelihood is directly affected by the number of people coming to Whickham to shop and do businesses.”
Survey forms were delivered to businesses on Saturday 8th July.
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