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Bradford District parking charges

P003018 - 30 October 2024

Presentations: 1
Presenters: 1
Economy

At a Glance

This petition concerning bradford district parking charges was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petition addresses the concern that new car parking charges and resident permit fees in Bradford District, particularly affecting Keighley and Ilkley, are placing an unfair financial burden on residents and small businesses.

Action Requested

The House of Commons is asked to urge the Government to encourage Bradford Council to reverse the proposed increases to car parking charges and new parking permit charges across Keighley and Ilkley.

Key Facts

  • Small businesses in Bradford District have lost nearly half their footfall due to new parking charges.
  • Residents are being required to pay to park outside their own homes.
  • The petition calls for reversing the proposed increases to car parking charges and resident permit fees.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
30 October 2024
Keighley and Ilkley
Across the Bradford district, we are now hearing worrying stories of small businesses losing nearly half their footfall due to the extortionate new parking charges being introduced by leaders on Bradford Council, as well as of residents in my constituency of Keighley and Ilkley being forced to pay to park outside their own homes. I certainly will not stay silent on this issue while hard-working people pay the price. The petition states:
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