I don't know anyone who doesn't have an opinion on parking in Malmesbury!
Wiltshire Council are currently consulting on a Car Park Review for Wiltshire including Malmesbury.
I attended a workshop on Tuesday along with other local people to discuss what we thought were the real issues re parking and what impact of car park charges were having on the town and parking. Essentially the revenue from the car parks must pay for maintenance and also apparently a contribution to the bus service.
Several scenarios were talked over including the first hour free option, until it was pointed out that a free car park was likely to mean a permanent traffic jam in Malmesbury High St.
Wiltshire Council have come up with options and there is a short simple multiple choice kind of page where anyone can put their view.
This is a great opportunity for people to have their say about the parking and the consultation closes on 16th January I believe, so still a fair whack of time.
So, click here to make your comment about parking in Malmesbury! Or search Parking Review Malmesbury on the the Wiltshire Council website - AND HAVE YOU SAY!
I attended a workshop on Tuesday along with other local people to discuss what we thought were the real issues re parking and what impact of car park charges were having on the town and parking. Essentially the revenue from the car parks must pay for maintenance and also apparently a contribution to the bus service.
Several scenarios were talked over including the first hour free option, until it was pointed out that a free car park was likely to mean a permanent traffic jam in Malmesbury High St.
Wiltshire Council have come up with options and there is a short simple multiple choice kind of page where anyone can put their view.
This is a great opportunity for people to have their say about the parking and the consultation closes on 16th January I believe, so still a fair whack of time.
So, click here to make your comment about parking in Malmesbury! Or search Parking Review Malmesbury on the the Wiltshire Council website - AND HAVE YOU SAY!