How on earth can the council justify this second exorbitant hike in parking charges, (Post February 25). Just a couple of years ago it was hugely increased to the present �2.90 for 4 hours and the reason given was to pay for maintenance of the car park

How on earth can the council justify this second exorbitant hike in parking charges, (Post February 25).

Just a couple of years ago it was hugely increased to the present �2.90 for 4 hours and the reason given was "to pay for maintenance of the car park".

I use that car park every week and have never seen any maintenance carried out and yet now they want to increase that to �4 for 4 hours. That is a complete rip-off, totally unwarranted and will drive people away, unfortunately typical of our local uncaring council.

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