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THE Wiltshire Times today launches its campaign for fairer parking charges on behalf of workers in all west Wiltshire towns.
Backed by the Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce and with involvement from the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce, we have launched The Price Ain't Right campaign to call for affordable parking for the thousands of people who work in Trowbridge and the other four towns.
On June 16 West Wiltshire District Council takes over the enforcement of on-street parking regulations in the district from police.
Two parking wardens, known as civic enforcement officers, have already been recruited to hand out fines of up to £70 for illegal parking.
This is likely to lead to an overwhelming demand for spaces in public car parks, particularly in Trowbridge, and a typical worker will end up paying £60 a month just to park in the town.
Residents of the five towns can purchase permits to park in their designated local car park for £150 each year.
A similar permit for a non-resident costs more than £400 - meaning thousands of workers are being hit hard in the pocket.
We are asking people to sign our petition and support our campaign to introduce a fair and affordable permit for employees of businesses who work all of the five towns.
The campaign takes the form of a two-pronged request because of the need for a clear and considered strategy for the future of car parking in Trowbridge. With public car parks set to be lost in the county town as developments move forward, the number of spaces available for workers is also cause for concern.
Bruce Whitfield, president of Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce, said: "I firmly believe that employees who work in Trowbridge, and the other towns, should have access to an affordable parking permit.
"I run a business in the town centre and I am only too aware of the problems of parking that are set to hit us. Workers are also under increasing financial pressures because of petrol costs, food prices and energy bills among other things.
"The Chamber of Commerce is right behind the campaign."
Wiltshire Times editor Andy Sambidge said: "Trowbridge and the other west Wiltshire towns will really suffer if workers are discouraged from taking positions in the area.
"Join our campaign to make parking fees fairer for the workers."
12:20pm Friday 9th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Mrsfatley, Melksham on 12:32pm Fri 9 May 08
I work in Trowbridge and currently pay [bold]£450 annually[/bold] to park my car. I would gladly sign the petition, where is it and which 5 Wiltshire towns does this apply to.
I work in Trowbridge and currently pay
£450 annually to park my car. I would gladly sign the petition, where is it and which 5 Wiltshire towns does this apply to.
Posted by: GSXRRRSP, WESTBURY on 2:29pm Fri 9 May 08
SURPRISE SURPRISE ANOTHER PETITION AND SOMETHING TO WHINGE ABOUT BY THE JOLLY RESIDENTS OF WILTSHIRE.
SURPRISE SURPRISE ANOTHER PETITION AND SOMETHING TO WHINGE ABOUT BY THE JOLLY RESIDENTS OF WILTSHIRE.
Posted by: norville, westwilts on 2:38pm Fri 9 May 08
GSXRRRSP, you are a very bitter person aren't you.
Did you have an unhappy childhood or has someone let the tyres down on your moped
GSXRRRSP, you are a very bitter person aren't you.
Did you have an unhappy childhood or has someone let the tyres down on your moped
Posted by: mummy 1, trowbridge on 2:49pm Fri 9 May 08
GSXRRRSP, you are a complete idiot, every time you comment on here its a load of old twaddle that you know nothing about, you even have to type in capitals to try and get noticed!! cant you do something useful like helping the old ladies at a charity shop.
GSXRRRSP, you are a complete idiot, every time you comment on here its a load of old twaddle that you know nothing about, you even have to type in capitals to try and get noticed!! cant you do something useful like helping the old ladies at a charity shop.
Posted by: Disgusted of, Westbury on 2:56pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]Mrsfatley[/bold] wrote:
I work in Trowbridge and currently pay [bold]£450 annually[/bold] to park my car. I would gladly sign the petition, where is it and which 5 Wiltshire towns does this apply to.[/quote]
Explain to me how £8 a week is excessive for all day in town parking.
Mrsfatley wrote:
I work in Trowbridge and currently pay £450 annually to park my car. I would gladly sign the petition, where is it and which 5 Wiltshire towns does this apply to.
Explain to me how £8 a week is excessive for all day in town parking.
Posted by: Trowbridge Bloke, Trowbridge on 3:47pm Fri 9 May 08
Get the bus!
Posted by: old jarge, beanacre on 7:43pm Fri 9 May 08
[quote][bold]mummy 1[/bold] wrote:
GSXRRRSP, you are a complete idiot, every time you comment on here its a load of old twaddle that you know nothing about, you even have to type in capitals to try and get noticed!! cant you do something useful like helping the old ladies at a charity shop.[/quote] Or possibly drown himself.
mummy 1 wrote:
GSXRRRSP, you are a complete idiot, every time you comment on here its a load of old twaddle that you know nothing about, you even have to type in capitals to try and get noticed!! cant you do something useful like helping the old ladies at a charity shop.
Or possibly drown himself.
Posted by: GSXRRRSP, WESTBURY on 8:39am Sat 10 May 08
it is TRUE you lot are always moaning or protesting about something cant you all lead a quite life
it is TRUE you lot are always moaning or protesting about something cant you all lead a quite life
Posted by: Heckler, Tin-pot County Town on 7:27pm Sat 10 May 08
Trowbridge Bloke you have a good point but as things stand the bus would be more expesnive than parking. Maybe WT should be campaigning for improved public transport.
Trowbridge Bloke you have a good point but as things stand the bus would be more expesnive than parking. Maybe WT should be campaigning for improved public transport.
Posted by: GSXRRRSP, WESTBURY on 11:09pm Sat 10 May 08
[quote][bold]Heckler[/bold] wrote:
Trowbridge Bloke you have a good point but as things stand the bus would be more expesnive than parking. Maybe WT should be campaigning for improved public transport.[/quote] would never use public transport in a million years what ever parking costs pay it you tight gits!!!
Heckler wrote:
Trowbridge Bloke you have a good point but as things stand the bus would be more expesnive than parking. Maybe WT should be campaigning for improved public transport.
would never use public transport in a million years what ever parking costs pay it you tight gits!!!
Posted by: Yali, UK on 7:29pm Sun 11 May 08
Twenty quid an hour parking charge would guarantee plenty of parking space for my gas guzzling Range Rover.
Twenty quid an hour parking charge would guarantee plenty of parking space for my gas guzzling Range Rover.
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