Coatbridge traders claim parking rules are deterring customers

Summarised from Glasgow Times's report · Updated 10 Oct, 07:24 · Archive

Coatbridge Main Street traders say stricter loading bay enforcement is driving customers away.

Coatbridge traders on Main Street say new parking enforcement rules are hurting business. Christopher O'Neill, owner of West Coast Bar & Grill, claims that stricter enforcement of the loading bay outside his premises is deterring visitors. He says the business relies on quick drop-offs and collections throughout the day from suppliers, couriers and customers picking up takeaway food, and that instant ticketing is pushing people to shop elsewhere.

O'Neill states traders were previously told they had ten minutes in the loading bay, but have now been told that rule was incorrect and instant tickets are now issued unless the vehicle is a goods vehicle. North Lanarkshire Council says the layby is reserved for goods vehicles only and used for loading and unloading. The council says a penalty charge notice can be issued if a goods vehicle is parked for more than ten minutes without loading or unloading, and any other vehicles parked there receive an instant penalty.

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• Coatbridge traders say parking crackdown is driving customers away from townCoatbridge Main Street traders say stricter loading bay enforcement and instant PCNs are deterring customers, while North Lanarkshire Council defends rules.Glasgow Times · 10 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Coatbridge · Christopher O'Neill · West Coast Bar & Grill · North Lanarkshire Council · Main Street

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