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On-street parking charges consultation extended
A public consultation on the introduction of charges for on-street parking has been extended to Friday 17th March.
Charging for on-street parking was part of a package of cost-saving measures agreed by District councillors in 2020.
A draft Traffic Regulation Order was circulated to parish councils in January before a consultation was launched last month.
The charges of 50p for 30 minutes would be implemented in St.Andrew Street, Queens Road, Parliament Square and parts of Fore Street, Railway Street and Mill Bridge. Payment would be by smartphone app.
The district council say that the proposals will improve the management of on-street parking, encouraging a turnover of space to reduce congestion, improve traffic flows and provide the right level of parking to support our town centres.
Graham McAndrew, Executive Member for Environmental Sustainability at East Herts Council said, "I would encourage everyone to read all of the information and have their opinions heard. Congestion and traffic flow are things that affect many of us daily and therefore an important area for us to look at to improve our town centres."
Hertford Town Council have voiced their strong objection to the proposals on the following grounds:
The Town Council also expressed their belief that if becoming more sustainable is part of aim behind the proposals, then there are other measures that should be undertaken first to increase the options such as public transport that will lead to people not using their cars.
The consultation runs until Friday 17th March.
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