Parking changes benefit shoppers and traders
A new parking system which will allow shoppers and visitors to park for as long as they like in the town is being introduced at The Malls shopping centre car park. A new ‘pay on foot’ parking system will mean that users of The Malls car parking (also known as the Alencon Link or Anvil car park) will pay when they leave rather than at the beginning of their stay. This will also benefit traders and retail owners in the shopping centre and town, as Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Development and Transport Cllr Clive Sanders explains: “Basingstoke is a popular shopping destination and we want to make sure that the council is doing all it can to support traders and retailers as well as making it easier and more convenient for users of our car parks. By allowing users to pay when they leave they don’t have to worry about their ticket running out. He added: “This change and our refurbishment plans for The Malls shopping centre will mean there will be even more reason for people to stay and visit the shops and leisure facilities in the centre of town.” There will be no changes to the parking charges as a result of the new system which comes into effect on 15 March 2010. Blue badge holders are also being notified by the council that they will need to register in advance for concessionary parking as the new system uses an Automatic Number Plate Recognition system to allow users entry and exit. To continue to use the car park after the 15 March blue badge holders should register online at www.themallsbasingstoke.co.uk or call 01256 468892 for an application form. The council is also looking at the possibility of extending this new system to other car parks in the borough. Your OpinionsBe the first to add a CommentParking changes benefit shoppers and traders has received votes and currently has a rating of Hits to date: Top Rated NewsResidents are being urged to work with the council to ensure that travellers sited illegally on land in the borough move as quickly as possible if the...MoreAround 4.30pm, a group of five youths entered Hackwood Stores in Hackwood Road. A girl in the group picked up a case of cider and walked towards the d...More Alternative NewsBasingstoke and Deane Borough Council is currently looking at ways to support the running of community centres in the borough with a pilot scheme....MorePolice in Basingstoke are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Oakridge on Saturday, October 18. At around 7pm a 23-year-old...More Related News and Weather LinksA resident of 19 Barrett Court, Black Dam, who has caused numerous issues for residents from playing music too loud has been prosecuted at Basingstoke... MoreDetectives in Basingstoke are appealing for the victim of a robbery at the town centre’s bus station to come forward. At 1.10am on Friday,... More Motorists are being reminded to ensure their vehicles are secure after a number of thefts from vehicles in retail car parks in Basingstoke between Fri... More Detectives in Basingstoke are warning anyone thinking of buying stolen mobile phones they could receive a criminal record following a recent theft.... More At around 3pm a 21-year-old man was walking along Glebe Gardens when he was approached by two men. The men assaulted him causing minor cuts to his... More Between 7pm and 8pm, a 13-year-old girl was walking along Shetland Road near to Marnel School. She was approached by a man driving a car who asked her... More Related Categories |
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