Burnham-on-Crouch is facing new parking fees that could affect GP patients and staff, sparking debate among local councillors.
Burnham-on-Crouch: So, there’s some buzz about new parking fees coming to town. The council is looking to charge for parking at places like Millfield Car Parks and Riverside Park, which could hit patients and staff at the local GP surgery pretty hard.
They say the free parking we’ve had is a bit inconsistent compared to other areas in Maldon. The council thinks these fees could help them recover costs quickly and even bring in around £34,000 a year if just 30% of the spaces are used. If more folks park there, that number could jump to £57,000!
They’re also suggesting six parking spots at Foundry Lane where patients can park for free for up to two hours. Staff at the GP surgery might need to pay for permits, though. The council had a meeting about this on November 21, but they wanted more time to think it over. They’ll be back at it on January 25.
According to the council, this move will help make parking fairer for everyone. They want to ensure that everyone using the car parks helps cover the costs of keeping them up and running. They’re also planning to communicate well with everyone about these changes, so it doesn’t come as a surprise.
In the end, they believe these new charges will help balance the budget and keep services running smoothly. It’s a lot to take in, but it sounds like they’re trying to make things work for everyone.
