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gynn · 14-07-2011, 16:22

Back to the thread, Hyndburn Council has got itself into a situation where, politically, anybody proposing the introduction of car parking charges is committing political suicide.

In effect, it is a hidden subsidy that the Council makes for the benefit of town centre businesses. There is nothing wrong with that, and it may be a laudable policy to have. However, it comes at a cost, which should always be included the council's accounts, and also in any list of potential budget savings, so it can fairly be judged against other Council priorities.

I think I'm right in saying that it isn't currently shown as a cost in the accounts.

14-07-2011, 16:22	#10
gynn Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,136 Liked: 10 times Rep Power: 4983	Re: Car park charges Back to the thread, Hyndburn Council has got itself into a situation where, politically, anybody proposing the introduction of car parking charges is committing political suicide. In effect, it is a hidden subsidy that the Council makes for the benefit of town centre businesses. There is nothing wrong with that, and it may be a laudable policy to have. However, it comes at a cost, which should always be included the council's accounts, and also in any list of potential budget savings, so it can fairly be judged against other Council priorities. I think I'm right in saying that it isn't currently shown as a cost in the accounts.