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When proposals were made in late 2023 by Leeds City Council to introduce parking charges in the Wilderness and Old Station car parks, over 6,000 people signed a petition organised by Ward Councillor Alan Lamb opposing the proposals.
Better Wetherby firmly believes that the introduction of these charges will be damaging for the town. They are likely to discourage people from visiting the town which will have a negative effect on the local economy. It will particularly affect our excellent local shops and businesses - the charges could cost a full-time worker in the town up to £860 a year! . Another likely consequence will be even more on-street parking in residential streets as motorists try to avoid having to pay. It might have been a different story if Wetherby had an efficient public transport system!
Despite strong local opposition, and opposition from Councillors of all parties, the LCC Executive Board have announced they intend to proceed in introducing the charges. Before they can do so, however, there has to be a statutory consultation. This started on 14th February and runs until 14th March.
We don’t want to see our excellent shops disappear from the town centre. We need to convince Leeds City Council NOT to introduce parking charges at the Wilderness and Old Station car parks in Wetherby. You can help.
REGISTER YOUR OPPOSITION
Please make LCC know of your opposition. Councillor Lamb has put together some helpful points to consider in your objection:
To object, or make any representations concerning the proposed Order, you should write to Parking Services, Leeds City Council, P.O. Box 139, Leeds LS9 1AA;
OR by e-mail [email protected] specifying the grounds on which your objection or representation is made, by no later than Friday 14 March 2025.
Better Wetherby firmly believes that the introduction of these charges will be damaging for the town. They are likely to discourage people from visiting the town which will have a negative effect on the local economy. It will particularly affect our excellent local shops and businesses - the charges could cost a full-time worker in the town up to £860 a year! . Another likely consequence will be even more on-street parking in residential streets as motorists try to avoid having to pay. It might have been a different story if Wetherby had an efficient public transport system!
Despite strong local opposition, and opposition from Councillors of all parties, the LCC Executive Board have announced they intend to proceed in introducing the charges. Before they can do so, however, there has to be a statutory consultation. This started on 14th February and runs until 14th March.
We don’t want to see our excellent shops disappear from the town centre. We need to convince Leeds City Council NOT to introduce parking charges at the Wilderness and Old Station car parks in Wetherby. You can help.
REGISTER YOUR OPPOSITION
Please make LCC know of your opposition. Councillor Lamb has put together some helpful points to consider in your objection:
- Talk about the impact it will have on you, the town, your business, relatives, friends etc.
- Try not to copy and paste from other people. Sometimes, multiple identical objections can be counted as one.
- Get everyone in your household/business to respond.
- Consider submitting responses about all of the car parks affected, this policy will be devastating for those communities too.
- You don't have to live in Wetherby to have your say. Encourage friends and relatives who use the town and may be affected or change their habits to submit objections too.
- If you're a business owner, please encourage your staff and customers to object.
- The council must respond individually to everybody who objects, so please register your views.
To object, or make any representations concerning the proposed Order, you should write to Parking Services, Leeds City Council, P.O. Box 139, Leeds LS9 1AA;
OR by e-mail [email protected] specifying the grounds on which your objection or representation is made, by no later than Friday 14 March 2025.
