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BBC News
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Parking fees in South Gloucestershire 'help balance books'
Motorists are to start paying to park at 22 council-owned car Gloucestershire Council is introducing charges from 19 May from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Saturday. Parking will remain free on Sundays and bank holidays, except at park-and-ride sites and train station car will be charged 70p for the first hour in short-stay car parks, rising to £5 for up to four in long-stay car-parks will range from £3 for the first four hours, up to £5 for six hours. The council said "at least 10% of spaces" in short-stay car parks where charges apply will be free for stays of up to 30 Blue Badge holders will be able to park in any space for free for up to four hours. The new parking scheme has been brought in to help the council balance its budget and be able to "afford other essential services into the future", according to the Sean Rhodes, cabinet member for communities and local places, said when the scheme was announced: "It is essential for us to take this action in order to balance our books going forward. "By charging those who use the car parks, we will be able to prioritise and protect the services that people rely on to keep them safe and healthy."
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
South Gloucestershire Council ending free car parking from 19 May
Completely free parking is to end at dozens of council-owned car parks later this Gloucestershire Council has confirmed that parking charges will come into force in 22 of its car parks from 19 will apply from 8:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Saturday, but parking will remain free on Sundays and bank holidays, except at park-and-ride sites and train station car Sean Rhodes, cabinet member for communities and local places, said the new scheme was "relatively cheap compared to neighbouring authorities". The new parking scheme has been brought in to help the council balance its budget and be able to "afford other essential services into the future", according to the will be charged 70p for the first hour in short-stay car parks, rising to £5 for up to four in long-stay car-parks will range from £3 for the first four hours up to £5 for six council has said that "at least 10 per cent of spaces" in short-stay car parks where charges apply will be free for stays of up to 30 minutes. Mr Rhodes, said the scheme "doesn't apply to all car parks"."The scheme we are introducing is simple and relatively cheap compared to neighbouring authorities," he said."Where it does apply, the money we bring in will help protect essential services into the future."I've no doubt there will be a period of adjustment for some drivers, but I expect that most car owners already have several parking apps on their smartphones and are used to paying for parking almost everywhere they go."
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Supermarket fined £17k for out-of-hours deliveries
A supermarket has been fined more than £17,000 for breaching conditions over out-of-hours deliveries. Lidl pleaded guilty to breaching planning conditions at Bristol Magistrates' Court on 17 March, after a prosecution was brought by South Gloucestershire Council. The authority said neighbours had complained about being disturbed by early morning and late night deliveries to Lidl's store on Halls Road, Kingswood, that were outside its permitted hours. A spokesperson for the supermarket said Lidl apologised for the "inconvenience caused to our neighbours on these occasions". More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Lidl has been ordered to pay a £14,500 fine, as well as a £2,000 victim surcharge and the council's costs of £973.66, bringing the total to £17,473.66. The court heard that South Gloucestershire Council's planning enforcement team first received a complaint in May last year over goods being delivered outside the hours agreed when planning permission was given to build the store. Despite being contacted by the council, investigators found that the breaches had continued - leading to the council taking action. Councillor Sean Rhodes, cabinet member responsible for environmental enforcement, said: "Conditions attached to planning consent are there for a reason, and when they are ignored, we will take enforcement action. "Deliveries taking place late at night and early in the morning can be very disruptive for nearby residents, so I'm really pleased that we've been able to bring this prosecution and ensure the supermarket meets its obligations." A Lidl spokesperson said the company was "committed to ensuring that our stores are fully stocked for our customers and always strive to adhere to restrictions in place relating to deliveries." They added: "It is always our aim to keep disruption to an absolute minimum. "We would like to provide reassurance to the council that several measures have been implemented to help prevent this from occurring again in the future." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Lidl signs approved despite 'alien element' fears Lidl lifts pay ahead of minimum wage rise 'Disgust' at Lidl bid to drum up support for store South Gloucestershire Council
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Supermarket fined £17k for out-of-hours deliveries
A supermarket has been fined more than £17,000 for breaching conditions over out-of-hours deliveries. Lidl pleaded guilty to breaching planning conditions at Bristol Magistrates' Court on 17 March, after a prosecution was brought by South Gloucestershire Council. The authority said neighbours had complained about being disturbed by early morning and late night deliveries to Lidl's store on Halls Road, Kingswood, that were outside its permitted hours. A spokesperson for the supermarket said Lidl apologised for the "inconvenience caused to our neighbours on these occasions". More news stories for Bristol Watch the latest Points West Listen to the latest news for Bristol Lidl has been ordered to pay a £14,500 fine, as well as a £2,000 victim surcharge and the council's costs of £973.66, bringing the total to £17,473.66. The court heard that South Gloucestershire Council's planning enforcement team first received a complaint in May last year over goods being delivered outside the hours agreed when planning permission was given to build the store. Despite being contacted by the council, investigators found that the breaches had continued - leading to the council taking action. Councillor Sean Rhodes, cabinet member responsible for environmental enforcement, said: "Conditions attached to planning consent are there for a reason, and when they are ignored, we will take enforcement action. "Deliveries taking place late at night and early in the morning can be very disruptive for nearby residents, so I'm really pleased that we've been able to bring this prosecution and ensure the supermarket meets its obligations." A Lidl spokesperson said the company was "committed to ensuring that our stores are fully stocked for our customers and always strive to adhere to restrictions in place relating to deliveries." They added: "It is always our aim to keep disruption to an absolute minimum. "We would like to provide reassurance to the council that several measures have been implemented to help prevent this from occurring again in the future." Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Lidl signs approved despite 'alien element' fears Lidl lifts pay ahead of minimum wage rise 'Disgust' at Lidl bid to drum up support for store South Gloucestershire Council
