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BBC News
15 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Bradford parking charges hike sparks night time economy fears
Plans to increase parking charges by 100% will have a detrimental impact on Bradford's economy, a civic society has to increase short-stay city centre parking from £1 per hour to £2 per hour, would lead to a "real risk" of businesses closing due to a drop in trade, Bradford Civic Society would also see on-street evening parking rise from a £1 charge between 18:00 and midnight, to £2 per hour between 18:00 and 22:00.A consultation on parking changes in Bradford began on 11 June and will run until 2 July. Bradford Council said charges for short-stay on-street locations in the city centre – including streets like North Parade, Darley Street, Sunbridge Road, Kirkgate and Westgate – would rise "in line with parking on-street in neighbouring local authority areas". According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service Bradford Civic Society has written to the council to object to the letter states: "Bradford Civic Society objects to the proposed arrangements, which are likely to have a detrimental impact on the commercial viability of streets around the 'Top of Town' area — namely North Parade and Upper Piccadilly."The civic society said the North Parade area had become established as "a destination for independent hospitality businesses in the city centre, with particular emphasis on the night-time and evening economy". 'Reconsider' The society said under the new proposals a visitor could pay "upwards of an additional £9" to park which could be considered "an unreasonable price rise and could become a deterrent for future visits".It added: "A visitor currently paying £1 to park on North Parade to purchase off-sales or other items is facing a 100% increase for what may be considered a quick high street trip."The civic society asked the council to "please reconsider these proposals".It also raised concerns over the possibility of business closures as a result of the hike in parking said they would be "particularly harmful to the city centre during the UK City of Culture year, especially when more footfall and a boost to the local economy was promised".A Bradford Council spokesperson said all responses to the consultation would be considered with people encouraged "to have their say". Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
Dispersal order issued to stop anti-social driving
Police have put in place a dispersal order following "multiple calls" from the public about cars being driven anti-socially. The reports said more than 50 vehicles were involved in the behaviour, which included cars being driven at excessive speed at Princes Parade car park in Skegness. Drivers were also performing "doughnuts", revving engines and playing loud music, according to the reports made to Lincolnshire Police. The order, which expires at 02:42 BST on Monday, covers Princes Parade, Grand Parade, South Parade, North Parade and all streets running between Roman Bank/Richmond Drive and the seafront, including all public car parks and seafront car parks. The order prevents groups of people gathering in those areas. Anyone who fails to comply risks arrest and prosecution. A force spokesperson said the behaviour of those responsible was "unacceptable", adding it was "causing distress to members of the public, as well as a danger to those in the area". Officers also said reports suggested families were unable to leave Princes Parade Car Park due to cars blocking them in. Lincolnshire Police said officers remained at the scene, with a drone deployed to monitor the situation. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Lincolnshire Police Dispersal order issued after fight in seaside town Vehicles seized in anti-social behaviour crackdown
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Yahoo
Dispersal order issued to stop anti-social driving
Police have put in place a dispersal order following "multiple calls" from the public about cars being driven anti-socially. The reports said more than 50 vehicles were involved in the behaviour, which included cars being driven at excessive speed at Princes Parade car park in Skegness. Drivers were also performing "doughnuts", revving engines and playing loud music, according to the reports made to Lincolnshire Police. The order, which expires at 02:42 BST on Monday, covers Princes Parade, Grand Parade, South Parade, North Parade and all streets running between Roman Bank/Richmond Drive and the seafront, including all public car parks and seafront car parks. The order prevents groups of people gathering in those areas. Anyone who fails to comply risks arrest and prosecution. A force spokesperson said the behaviour of those responsible was "unacceptable", adding it was "causing distress to members of the public, as well as a danger to those in the area". Officers also said reports suggested families were unable to leave Princes Parade Car Park due to cars blocking them in. Lincolnshire Police said officers remained at the scene, with a drone deployed to monitor the situation. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Lincolnshire Police Dispersal order issued after fight in seaside town Vehicles seized in anti-social behaviour crackdown
