LABOUR PLEASURE AT CAR PARK DECISIONS
Our local Labour councillors are enjoying a double celebration over local car parking charges.
Not only has the 10p for the first hour rate come into effect at the Milton Road car park but the Portfolio Holder responsible for Car Parks, Councillor Harry Sheering, has listened to the lobbying from the Labour Group and has decided against introducing charges at the car park at the end of West End Lane.
Dave Mcleod, who led Labour’s joint campaign with town centre businesses over the Milton Road car park, says
“It is now cheaper to park for an hour in the Milton Road car park than it is to drive around the town trying to find a road side parking space. This will benefit shoppers and businesses alike.”
The reduced rate for the Milton Road car park was one of Labour’s items agreed when Labour entered into the administration and the Labour Group is grateful to Councillor Harry Sheering for his cooperation in securing this much needed boost for Dovercourt Town Centre.
Likewise, the Labour Group has lobbied alongside the Beach Hut Association to prevent the introduction of charges at the West End car park and is very pleased that this campaign has also been successful.
Garry Calver says:
“We have been working very closely with Betty Holloway and her colleagues to put forward the case for the West End car park to remain free. Once again, Harry Sheering listened carefully to the points we were making and agreed with us. It is another example of how cooperation within the administration is bringing benefits to our town.”