Liberal Democrats in North Yorkshire are opposed to parking charges being imposed in the towns of Northallerton, Stokesley, Thirsk and Bedale.

We believe that they would:

1. Destroy the economic viability of our town centres

2. Put small shops out of business

3. Cost jobs

4. Displace parking into residential areas

Stokesley County Councillor Caroline Seymour said:
“The Conservatives who run the Hambleton District Council are responsible for creating the financial difficulties that have led to these charging proposals.
I am disappointed that the Tory bosses at the County Council have made no objection to the charges.
In addition, Labour Government policies have made it difficult for councils to raise the money needed to maintain services.”

There will be a peaceful march from Northallerton Town Hall to Hambleton Forum to protest against the charges on Tuesday 24 June at 12:30pm.

Anyone who wants to add their name to the thousands of signatures already collected can sign the petition at many of the shops in the town centres.