East Lothian Parking Scheme Pause Rejected Despite Warnings of 'Dangerous' Rift

East Lothian parking scheme pause rejected despite warnings of 'dangerous' rift

During the meeting it emerged demands for drivers to register their vehicles as soon as they park at on street meters in North Berwick despite having 45 minutes free before any payment is due were not compulsory but 'preferred' by council officers

Warning parking concerns could escalate to ‘dangerous’ populism

Protests over the new meters which began operating in North Berwick have already seen the majority of machines vandalised

Councillors warned that parking concerns could escalate to ‘dangerous’ populism

Councillors in East Lothian have been warned anger over the introduction of parking charges in town centres could lead to a ‘dangerous’ rise in populism.  Protests over the new meters which began operating in North Berwick have already seen the majority of machines vandalised before they even came into operation and ongoing claims the charges will destroy local businesses.  […] The post Councillors warned that parking concerns could escalate to …