Whilst walking through Chadwick St car park this morning, I read a notice attached to the payment machine advising of the proposed increase in charges for Stockport in General and Marple in Particular.
Is it any wonder that shoppers will go out of town to places like the Trafford Centre and the Adjacent ASDA? Extra cost of fuel is absorbed in the pleasure of having a full day out, coupled with the availability of entertainment and restaurants.
It would be interesting to know just how much is spent on wages and costs for staff who collect the money daily from the machines and what difference it would make to our council tax.
I received my council tax bill this week£1112.84 for a small terraced house. I do not feel that I get value for money from Stockport, The road that I live on, I have never seen swept, the drains are blocked on a regular basis, I don't have a garage or driveway and there is very little parking space available.
I would be content to pay a reasonable voluntary annual fee
that would provide me with a one hour free parking concession
on any Stockport MCC car park or parking area (subject to time limits).