CONTROVERSIAL parking restrictions which resulted in motorists being fined while visiting Culcheth, Warrington, have been lifted, following a lengthy campaign by local councillors.
Local councillor Paul Campbell has welcomed the news that the land owner of the car parks on Lodge Drive Culcheth, has agreed to the lifting of parking restrictions and the issuing of parking fines to motorists.
Together with other local councillors, Paul has been campaigning for some time to have this practice stopped, firstly when vehicles were being clamped and then after the current Government banned that practice on private land, the issuing of parking tickets/Invoices.
Paul said: “This is great news for the many motorists who visit Culcheth daily and park on Lodge Drive to visit local shops, restaurants, the playground and the local Methodist Church.
“I have been campaigning against this practice for some time and I have met with and written to the Landlord and I am pleased to say they have listened to the concerns of local residents and shop owners. The lifting of these parking fines has now been brought into effect for a six month period in which the Landlord proposes to monitor usage and if they feel the Car Park is being abused then they will have to reintroduce restrictions.
“I would hope that this will not be the case and I would like to thank the Landlord for the community spirit they have shown in making this decision, one which I fully support. In the meantime I will be writing to the Landlord to thank them for this most welcome announcement and asking that they either remove or cover up the current parking signage to help avoid any confusion.”
Picture shows (L-R) local councillors Les Hoyle and Paul Campbell with one of the controversial parking signs.
Parking restrictions lifted at Culcheth for six month trial
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