Parking victory for shopkeepers

Shopkeepers in a residential road have won a battle to get limited free parking outside their stores.

Shopkeepers in a residential road in Brighton have won a battle to get limited free parking outside their stores.

A sharp decrease in revenue was reported by businesses in Matlock Road after the introduction of a controlled parking zone.

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Restrictions meant shoppers could not park for free - however briefly - outside the post office, I Love Thai café and restaurant, and several other businesses.

But Neil Waugh, the owner of I Love Thai, took the matter to a full city council meeting and triggered a rethink. Shoppers are now allowed one hour of free parking.

Campaign supporters included Sima Turpin, of Matlock Road Post Office, and Conservative councillors Ann and Ken Norman.

Mr Waugh said: 'Now we need people to know there is no charge if they want to stop off here for coffee, or to eat or collect their Thai meals, to post their parcels, buy their organic foods and groceries, or fill their prescriptions.'

An Independent View: Councillors might care to review parking near every parade of local shops - with the aim of providing free parking for at least an hour for shoppers.

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