#Parking
Parking Wars: The Empire Strikes Fine
#Parking
Parking Wars: The Empire Strikes Fine
Local councils and parking enforcement go together like traffic wardens and bad attitudes. One minute, you're pulling into a space outside your favorite café, and the next, a mysterious figure in a high-vis vest materializes out of thin air, slapping a ticket on your windshield with the smug precision of a ninja. Meanwhile, the council insists that the 17 confusing signs, contradictory road markings, and the fact that the pay-and-display machine only takes ancient Roman coins are all part of their "streamlined" parking system. And if you dare to challenge a fine? Congratulations! You’ve just entered a bureaucratic labyrinth so complex that even a seasoned lawyer would rather pay the £60 and move on with their life.
Heacham Parking Charge Rise Sparks Outrage as Council Justifies 'Fairer' Pricing Strategy
- Wednesday, 16 April 2025
West Norfolk Council has increased annual parking charges for residents in Heacham from £58.10 for 8 months to £121.60 for 12 months. The change affects permits for North and South Beach car parks. Some residents, including Nicky Bailey, who started a petition, are concerned about the affordability of the new prices, which they fear will prevent elderly and disabled people from accessing the beach. Christina Brown is also worried that the increased charges will lead to illegal parking and limit access to the beach in emergencies. The council claims it found "anomalies" in its pricing strategy and is attempting to make it fairer by bringing all charges into line, despite initial criticism.
