There has been swift reaction from the local press about plans to increase car park charges:
Bid to dramatically increase charges at popular Sidmouth car parks met with ‘dismay’ | Sidmouth Nub News
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With comment on the Sidmouth Community Facebook pages:
Six Sidmouth car parks, one in Sidbury and another in Newton Poppleford are featured in the proposals…
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Local councillors have rebuked the proposal, expressing concern for the survival of our High Street
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Reduced car parking helps shoppers:
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But we need to reduce the amount of cars in our town centres:
What would Zero Carbon Exeter Look Like?
Relieving pressure on roads and car parks
Workplace parking levy for Exeter?
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Park and Ride would help:
Sidmouth Park-and-Ride not in the plans
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However, it is clear that the latest measures are not designed to reduce traffic volumes or carbon emissions – it’s all about raising revenue:
Futures Forum: District Council to rethink ‘whopping’ price rises at East Devon car parks
Futures Forum: Parking in East Devon: where and how much… continued