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leeds



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NOT a Grumpy Old MAn Thread
I have contribute to the Grumpy Old Man Thread on the odd occasion! Razz


This post is to commend a local government organisation Embarassed called Hambleton Council.

Normally people moan about local councils but I must commend Hambleton council for having a SENSIBLE attitude to parking in Thirsk market place.

Yes I know most people moan about parking fees but congratulations to Hambleton council.

Pulled into Thirsk market place looking for something to eat, parked up and noticed the pay and display signs. There is then the normal sinking feeling that this is going to cost dearly.

However I had to read the charge notice at least twice to ake sure I had not misread it.


First hour parking was FREE and up to two hours only 50p

Well I happily paid for the parking so we could eat without worrying about parking fines. Then some shopping was undertaken. We spent a lot more money in the small local shops because the parking fees were reasonable.

So congratulations to Hambleton council for their sensible approach to parking fees Thumbs Up


It is a pity other councils did not have a more sensible approach to parking fees. It costs us 50p to park for say 15 minutes outside the bank. Reason why we do not do much shopping in local town is parking fees.

Lets hope a few more councils take note off Hambleton council.


Brendan
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Pam W



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Parking fees are also relatively reasonable in the market towns in the Harrogate District (Harrogate Borough Council), shame same can't be said for Harrogate town centre mind...

In Knaresborough we get 20 mins free in the market place, but it is much smaller area than Thirsk, so needs to maintain a turnover of cars... Even so I find 20 mins enough to get a few bits in local shops when I'm on my way home from work or whatever. For 60p I can get an hour in the car park just outside the market place, or 2 hours for a quid. Not as good as Thirsk, but not too bad!

Ripon also has a car park in the city centre which is only 2 for up to 24 hours... bargain!

So yes, there are some good things out there! I love a bit of positivity for a change ! Thumbs Up Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Lou Sparts



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A lesson in how to revitalise the great British high street.Well done to them to realise that shops need customers to be able to pay their business rates ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

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leeds



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Too true about revitalising the high street.. Local town where we could spend more time and money on the high street we do not due to parking charges! So two less customers on the high street due to Calderdale council! Interesting there are brand new shops there which have never been occupied for about last 8 years at least!

In Bradford, close to us is a business park where we know the co-owners. A good unit is vacant there and has been vacant for a while. Yes we could afford the rent. NO we can not afford the business rates. The owner states that what stifles their ability to rent it is the business rates!


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Pam W



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Oh, and I forgot to mention free disc parking for up to 2 hours ... on the High Street and some surrounding streets in Knaresborough... and parts of all the other towns in our Council area.

Dunno how many other areas have disc parking these days. Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Very sensible! Thumbs Up In my local town, most of the car parks are 50p for 2 hours, and are free after 3 PM. An engine to TDi for!
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theorangebandit



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Stowmarket must have intercepted the email as its a very reasonable 1 fo. 2 hours of parking in our little town a feature I like very much as I like ro amble around town at leisure. ipswich however is 1.70 an hour in some parks
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3.60 in Bath for two hours Evil or Very Mad Rolling Eyes Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧
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Winchester 1.30 an hour . There are 6 bays that are free for 30 mins or park and ride for 3 for the day ( up to 7 people ) or 2.50 if after 10am .
Ironically we live on a bus route but it is cheaper to drive to the park and ride bus stop which then comes back past our house. Way to go to save the environment Laughing
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GUM97 wrote:
Very sensible! Thumbs Up In my local town, most of the car parks are 50p for 2 hours, and are free after 3 PM.


Not up this way its not. It was but someone thought it would be a good way of making extra dosh... 1999 Defender TD5 110

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In West Oxfordshire it is all free, so places like Burford, Witney and so on...very good idea as it helps trade. 2011 110 USW
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I dislike Leeds for parkin as they are determined to heard you into multistorey parking which is fine but I don't fit under the barriers. So las time I had to park on the street it was something in the region of 5.20 for an hour. Now I'm sure that the locals will know of cheaper but it kinda makes normal folk keep away. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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50p for ten minutes for majority of parking meters in Cambridge, main multi-storey cad parks are 2.10/hour
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Problem I have in Cambridge is fitting in any of the car parks. Even the park and ride is too low. Are there any car parks without height restrictions?

Andy
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I never go to Brighton (11 miles away) because of multistories.
Even the outdoor carparks have low goalposts. Sad 
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