No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises |
A 2,500-strong petition has failed to persuade Caerphilly County Borough Council to reverse increases to car park charges.
The higher rates were introduced in November after forming part of the council’s budget plans for this year.
A petition opposing the price rises and the removal of some tariffs was presented to the council that same month – but the council said it will not be changing its mind.
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge, who handed in the residents’ petition, called the outcome “most disappointing for traders in our high streets”.
Cllr Kevin Etheridge called it a "most disappointing" outcome (Image: CCBC)
The council did not offer a comment on the decision, but has previously said the move would........