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Originally Posted by gynn
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.
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The Tories promised back in 2000 when they took control of HBC that there would be no parking charges implemented during their administration, something they campaigned on together with the Accrington Observer, its pleasing to know that this will carry on under the new administration. The only problem I could foresee is if the council decided to sell the covenant of the Arndale Centre which would mean there would have no say in charges being introduced if this were to happen