Conservatives Car Parking Victory
The Conservative Group on Stockport Council have secured a Stockport wide victory on car parking charges. At last night’s Cabinet meeting, it was confirmed that the proposed changes to parking have been amended in time for the budget in February.
The Cabinet had planned to impose new parking charges at free car parks near stations around the Borough – including Hazel Grove – to delete the 1 hour stay band and to introduce a minimum two hour charge of 50p.
Conservative Councillors put in a robust response opposing the Cabinet’s parking proposals, met with officers and the responsible Cabinet Member as well as raising the issue at full Council and scrutiny meetings. Following this consistent campaign, Conservative Councillors have secured key concessions for the benefit of residents, commuters and local business.
The Cabinet also confirmed they will be conducting a full review of district centre parking later in the new financial year. Conservative Councillors have suggested this should include consideration free of charge period of at least 15 minutes for all car parks to support local centres and encourage footfall for local business.
Cllr. Oliver Johnstone said "I am delighted that after months of campaigning and lobbying, we have got the Council to back down over these ridiculous proposals. I believe in our local businesses and I want to protect local residents from further parking chaos on the streets where they live. This is good news and I would like to thank all the residents who contacted me to raise their concerns."
