Isle of Wight Council considers new parking charges across towns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 17:19 · Archive

Isle of Wight Council is considering new parking charges in Ryde, Newport, Ventnor and other towns.

Isle of Wight Council is to consider new parking charges in Ryde, Newport, Ventnor and more, with councillors discussing the plans on 6 October.

The proposals face cross-party opposition. Reform, independent and Liberal Democrat councillors have voiced concerns that the charges will harm town centres, businesses and Island attractions.

How it is being reported

• 'Over my dead body' - parking charge plans face cross-party oppositionReform, independent and Liberal Democrat Isle of Wight councillors voiced concerns over harm to town centres, businesses and Island attractions.Isle of Wight County Press · 7 Oct, 16:53
• Shock new parking charge proposals to go before council tonightIsle of Wight Council to consider new parking charges in Ryde, Newport, Ventnor and more, despite backlash warnings. Councillors will discuss plans October 6.IW County Press · 6 Oct, 09:07

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