One step forward, two steps back

I WAS stunned when I learned that West Sussex County Council is looking at increasing the cost of on-street parking in Worthing from 80p to £1.20 an hour '“ a 50 per cent increase.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Nov 2009, 12:12 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:06 BST

Read the story about plans to increase on-street parking charges in Worthing by clicking here.

I recently welcomed the news that off-street car parking in NCP car parks would be reduced following my successful car parking charges campaign, with the petition I organised signed by more than 2,000 shoppers, which contributed to making Worthing Borough Council listen and negotiate lower parking charges with NCP in the multi-storey car parks.

However, this latest news beggars belief.

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It makes you wonder if both Worthing Borough Council and West Sussex County Council talk to one another.

It's like taking one step forward, then two steps back, with this important issue.

I have spoken to Henry Smith, leader of West Sussex County Council, and am confident we can persuade the county council to adopt some common sense.

We should be supporting local shops and businesses, not putting the nail in the coffin.

Ian Ross

Labour parliamentary candidate for Worthing West

Labour Hall,

Lyndhurst Road,

Worthing

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