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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
More than 4,600 bus gate fines issued to drivers
A council has been issuing around 100 fines a day on average to drivers for illegally using a bus gate. The Mill Road bridge bus gate in Cambridge was introduced on 11 March, banning vehicles except for buses, emergency services, taxis and blue badge holders' registered vehicles. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the Local Democracy Reporting Service shows more than 4,600 fines were issued in its first seven weeks. Councillor Alex Beckett, chair of Cambridgeshire County Council's highways and transport committee, said "nobody wants to fine people" but that the restrictions made Mill Road a "more enjoyable, safer place to visit". He said: "Mill Road is the centre of a community. We want it to be a more enjoyable, safer place to visit and to encourage more people to come into the area. "Reducing motorised through traffic and installing the bus gate will help achieve this." Anyone driving illegally through the bus gate can be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice of £70, discounted to £35 if paid within 21 days. Although fines were due to begin on March 11, enforcement was suspended for two days due to emergency work to fix a burst water main in the area, with fines starting on March 13. In the first seven weeks of the bus gate being fully operational, 4,677 fines were issued to drivers who breached the restrictions. In the first full week of its operation, commencing March 16, there were 857 fines issued. The highest number of fines issued in one week was in the week commencing March 30, when 887 fines were issued to drivers. Cambridgeshire County Council agreed last year to issue a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to install a bus gate on the bridge. This was the second time the authority agreed to issue a TRO after the first was quashed following a legal challenge. The restrictions created under the TRO closed the bridge to all motor vehicles. There were exemptions for local buses, taxis, emergency services, blue badge holders registered vehicles, vehicles in a disabled tax class, and vehicles on the council's permitted vehicles list. Those who fit into one of the categories still have to apply to the county council for a bus gate exemption. Pedestrians and cyclists were also still allowed to continue to cross the bridge. The county council put in place a formal warning period at the start of the year, issuing warning PCNs to drivers who breached the bus gate restrictions, but not actual fines. Signs were also put up at the bridge to warn drivers about the new restrictions. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Drivers face bus gate fines from Thursday Burst water main delays fines for using bus gate Warning period begins for bus gate flouters Cambridgeshire County Council
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Business owner estimates £7000 loss if council impose parking charges to high street
Business owner estimates £7000 loss if council impose parking charges to high street Traders have come together to oppose Cardiff Council's plan to impose parking charges to District Car Parks in some areas of the city. The car parks surrounding Whitchurch High Street currently have two hours of free parking, allowing locals and visitors to shop without additional charge. The council put a plan to abolish this free car parking to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), proposing that drivers should pay £1 for one hour of parking in car parks such as Merthyr Road Pay and Display, and Penlline Road Pay and Display. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here Business owners operating from the High Street opposed this idea, with Alwen Lewis, owner of Iechy Da, an eco-friendly refill healthy food shop, saying that the decrease in footfall would cause her business an loss of around £7000 per year. "This is especially concerning for businesses like myself, as my profits mean I am earning less than minimum wage as it is. My staff earn more money than I do, and that is how I keep my business open," said Alwen. "I figured out that the customers I would be losing if that happens, are the customers that are spending under £2. If I lose, then I have calculated that I would lose about £7000 per year. "Those are the customers that come in and spend under £2 but they are popping in all the time, and it mounts up. Now why would you spend another pound on parking if you are only buying a pound worth of porridge. You wouldn't, would you? It would double the value of what you're buying. "We thought we were being extremely reasonable in our response. What we as traders are asking for is an hour free, rather than two, because within an hour you can support maybe three local businesses within that time. "You can pop and get your fruit and veg, you can pop here to get porridge and pasta, and then you could pop to the post office or grab a newspaper. "Having a shop, or an independent business like this, anyone can tell you, does not make a living, at all - you're not doing it for the money." 1,386 individuals signed a petition against the proposed changes and after after listening to local concerns, Councillor Marc Palmer announced that they would propose 30 minutes free instead of 0. He said: "Following feedback from local residents, businesses, and councillors on the proposed removal of the two hours free parking in some district car parks, Cardiff Council will be making a change. "We're pleased to confirm that, instead of removing free parking entirely, the Council is now looking to offer the first 30 minutes free at the affected car parks. This will help support quick visits such as school drop-offs, collecting prescriptions, takeaways, or picking up a newspaper — without the need to pay. "They will also be keeping other measures, like community group permits, to help reduce the impact of the changes. "To implement this, they will need to carry out a revised Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) consultation — details will be shared soon, so until further notice, the current 2 free hours will remain." But high street traders are rallying together to oppose this new proposal, as they believe 30 minutes is still not long enough Article continues below
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Maui doctor's wife agrees to have TRO dismissed
The wife of a Maui doctor who allegedly tried to kill her March 24 on an Oahu hiking trail agreed Friday to have a temporary restraining order filed in Maui Family Court dismissed. Arielle Konig's attorney, Brandon Segal, said the reason is because husband Gerhardt Konig's no-bail status in his criminal case in the Oahu Circuit Court is now officially permanent and there is a no-contact order in place. Segal said the TRO, which was 'an extra layer of protection, ' is 'just not necessary now ' since there is no chance of him harming her. Maui Family Court Judge Bevanne Bowers ordered the TRO be dissolved 'without prejudice, ' since the parties agreed to it, which allows Arielle Konig to apply for a TRO again if her husband's status should change. 'Why go through the trauma of having to testify at a hearing when she's already going to have to testify in the criminal trial ?' Segal said. The anesthesiologist was indicted on second-degree attempted murder for allegedly trying to kill his wife by throwing her off a cliff on what is commonly known as the Pali Puka trail, by hitting her head with a rock and by trying to stab her with a syringe filled with an unknown substance. The court waived Gerhardt Konig's presence at the Friday TRO hearing. His attorney, Manta Dircks, appeared on his behalf. He did not respond to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's call for comment. In the criminal case, Judge Paul Wong denied bail May 14 for Konig, citing the seriousness of the crime, the evidence that shows he hid from law enforcement, and that he poses a serious flight risk and a danger to his wife. The prosecution alleges the 46-year-old doctor phoned his adult son and told him that he tried to kill his wife because she was cheating on him. Konig pleaded not guilty to the charge. In her TRO petition, Arielle Konig said, 'The Respondent (Gerhardt Konig ) has attempted to kill me, and I am fearful for the safety of my family members, whom the Respondent may also attempt to physically harm or kill.' In addition to their two children, she included his 19-year-old son, her mother and stepfather, and her mother's dog. Arielle Konig also filed for divorce May 6 in Maui Family Court, seeking full custody of their two young children.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Bellshill businesses and residents to benefit from changes to parking rules on Main Street
Local MP Frank McNally has highlighted the changes to parking. Bellshill businesses and residents are set to benefit from changes to parking rules on the Main Street. Local MP Frank McNally held a small business surgery in the town on March 14 - with business owners and customers highlighting major challenges with current parking enforcement arrangements, which was impacting footfall and income. Subsequently, Mr McNally hosted a well-attended all-trader meeting at Bellshill Cultural Centre to discuss solutions and then presented proposals to North Lanarkshire Traffic Enforcement Officers, alongside local councillors Pat Patton, Anne McCrory, Beth Baudo, Jim Reddin, Helen Loughran and Helena Gray. As a result, North Lanarkshire Council has agreed to draw up significant changes to the existing Traffic Regulation Order (TRO), which will now be consulted upon. The major shake-up will see the complete removal of the existing 7.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 6pm, the extension of parking from one to two hours on the Main Street, the realigning of the bus stop length to allow for additional bays, the establishment of no restriction loading bays, the removal of designated taxi bays and the examination of additional bays on Main Street between Glebe Street and Church View Gardens. Commenting on the development, Mr McNally said: 'I'm pleased to see real progress being made following the concerns raised by Bellshill shop owners, customers and shoppers. 'I have held a number of small business surgeries across the constituency in the last 10 months, but Bellshill was the only occasion where every business owner raised the exact same issue, parking enforcement challenges. It is clear that the current arrangements are not working and changes are needed. 'Therefore, I am delighted that North Lanarkshire Council has listened, taken our important proposals on board and is now seeking to deliver major changes to the TRO as a result. 'These changes do require consultation, but they will represent a positive step forward for Main Street.'
Wales Online
21-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
'Too greedy' council slammed for imposing more parking restrictions around Llandudno
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A North Wales council has been accused of being too "greedy" for proposing more parking restrictions in Llandudno. New parking charges are proposed at Craig y Don promenade between Nant-y-Gamar Road and the roundabout at Ty'n y Ffirth Road, near Venue Cymru. The new plans would see controlled parking on The Parade between May 1 and September 30. If approved, drivers would pay £5.50 to park for up to four hours and £7.50 for more than four hours. But Aberconwy MS Janet Finch-Saunders fears the charges could damage trade in Craig y Don. Mrs Finch-Saunders made the comments after a long line of cars were ticketed by a Conwy traffic warden at the weekend at West Shore for parking on a yellow line. Sign up for the North Wales Live newslettersent twice daily to your inbox. But whilst the MS is supportive of traffic wardens issuing tickets to drivers parking illegally, she said the council is proposing too many restrictions in Llandudno. Mrs Finch-Saunders said: "If these people are illegally parked, then I support the council and the parking wardens slapping a ticket on them. But there are too many parking restrictions in Llandudno, and it is a bit worrying that people are prepared to get a ticket. 'I believe the council should go back to the drawing board. They want to put new parking restrictions on the promenade at Craig y Don. Now Craig y Don is its own little unique shopping village. That will cause severe problems, I think, for that village. I've written to Charlie (leader Cllr Charlie McCoubrey) on that – I've had no response yet – to say do not put parking restrictions in Craig y Don. 'This little village is looking good. It has a bit of everything for everybody, and I'm against it, and I think the council are too greedy. They are short-sighted. They affect the businesses in town. The council would get less business rates if those businesses closed down, and for the cost of putting in the parking restrictions, and for what they'll get back, it's a false economy.' She added: 'No more parking restrictions in Llandudno. It's not to the benefit of the town. It is to the serious detriment.' A council spokeswoman said: "Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to restrict waiting and on-street parking on The Parade was proposed to manage parking demand in the area. "It was advertised in local press, on our website, and on-site notices with a closing date of 18 April for responses. The TRO is still in the consideration period.' Public notices in your area
