East Riding Conservative group will not be changing Bridlington car parking charges in budget proposals

The council runs 16 car parks in the Bridlington and the district area, as well as on-street parking and the park and ride service.

In light of continued pressure on small businesses and shops, East Riding Conservative party members believe that changing the charging policies would not be fair on the local community in the current economic climate.

Council Economy Portfolio Holder Cllr Jane Evison said: “I am in full agreement with the decision taken today at the Conservative Group meeting.

"During the last three years, our group has been totally supportive of the financial support East Riding of Yorkshire Council has given to our high street.

“Introducing changes to the car parking policy in the present economic climate just doesn’t make sense.

“I will continue to do what I can to support our high street and high street businesses.”

Chair of Environment and Regeneration, Overview and Scrutiny Sub-Committee Cllr Richard Meredith said: “It has been over ten years since our car parking policies were reviewed and we are living in different economic times.

“We felt it would be inappropriate to change our policies and charging without reviewing those policies – something I will be suggesting becomes an item for review in future work programmes.”

With the Conservative Group holding a strong majority on East Riding of Yorkshire Council the plans are likely to be approved next month.