New parking scheme 'puts business at risk'
WORKERS in West Bridgford claim a new parking scheme is putting business at risk.
Permits came into force on January 28 to prevent non-residents from parking on streets in the town centre.
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Petition: Emily Whitby from Fine estate agents with other West Bridgford workers.
They were introduced to stop cars blocking driveways, particularly on football and cricket match days.
Emily Whitby, administrator at Fine estate agents in Tudor Square, West Bridgford, has started a petition demanding parking for workers.
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She said: "I understand that residents of West Bridgford need space but workers need a solution – perhaps a reduced fee car park?
"How can the borough council expect businesses to remain open if we cannot get to work?
"So far at least 50 people have signed the petition, and I haven't even been all the way down Central Avenue yet."
The new scheme affects Stratford Road, Wellington Crescent, Church Drive and Avon Gardens.
Parts of Stratford Road are available for non-permit holders, but parking is limited to a maximum of two hours.
Val Shakespeare, who works at Royston and Lund in West Bridgford, added that the council needed to deal with the situation quickly.
She said: "Rushcliffe needs to give people the opportunity to park elsewhere, perhaps by making one of the short-term car parks into long-term for the people employed in West Bridgford. I am sure people would be happy to pay and buy monthly tickets."
David Mitchell, of Rushcliffe Borough Council, said there were no plans to introduce parking passes for workers.
He said: "New parking arrangements have been introduced to address issues related to the residential nature of West Bridgford.
"The council has also structured the charges for its car parks to ensure that short stay spaces are available for those visiting the town centre.
"When the council undertakes a review of car parking in the future, we will take these issues into account."
Neil Hodgson, of the County Council's highways department, said: "There was pressure on parking in the area which was the source of frustration to residents.
"With all such schemes there is always some conflict of interest but we have done our very best to provide a solution which we hope keeps the majority of people happy."
7 Comments
by GoldenPsych
Monday, February 11 2013, 4:45PM
“If people who work in the city have to pay a work place parking levy to park at work, why should people who work in WB and park there get any special treatment?”
by SBBahn
Monday, February 11 2013, 4:20PM
“West Bridgeford is for residents, they don't really want workers lowering the tone of the area. Worked in the area at one time and the owner of the house asked us to park the van somewhere else, not near the house we were working in. Not much changes.”
by roland
Monday, February 11 2013, 3:24PM
“Get the bloo*y bus, cycle or walk. Selfish and lazy - just typical.”
by Andifisher
Monday, February 11 2013, 2:57PM
“Soraya - Bridgford is on a regular bus route from Clifton, Radcliffe, Cotgrave as well as the city centre (to which there are dozens of buses covering every area of the county). You aren't exactly restricted to one bus per hour.
Dave_Nottm - the Trent Barton buses give change, plus you can use a prepaid Mango card which saves money and is far more convenient, also NCT have a prepaid card themselves I do believe so change really shouldn't be an issue.
If you were more solution focused (and perhaps a little more positive) you would see perhaps that public transport isn't really a problem.
West Bridgford centre is quite small and surrounded as it is by residential properties it is always going to be difficult to find somewhere to park for the day. I work in the city centre and get the bus to work. I could no doubt drive and moan about the lack of parking or the cost of parking. But that would be my choice as there is an alternative.”
by Dave_Nottm
Monday, February 11 2013, 12:32PM
“So long as they've got the exact fare, of course, as the buses don't give change.”
by soraya
Monday, February 11 2013, 12:25PM
“Good from where? Not many people live in the city centre.”
by Andifisher
Monday, February 11 2013, 11:36AM
“Just a thought, but there is a good bus service to and from West Bridgford from a number of areas. Perhaps the people who work there could do their bit to help ease congestion by getting the bus to work.”