The issue of parking charges at Stevenage football games is not going away, motorists have been warned.
At a full meeting of Stevenage Borough Council, Labour members confirmed again that controversial parking charges at Fairlands Valley Park on match days may be reinstated.
Councillor Joan Lloyd said that while the initial charge of £5.20 may have been too high, the council needs to raise £15,000 a year and introducing this charge is a good way of hitting that target.
She confirmed that a consultation between the council, football club and supporters club will take place on the introduction of charges next year.
Councillor Robin Parker, leader of the Stevenage Lib Dems, said: “Why is this issue taking so long to address? There’s no date for the consultation and it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s after next year’s election.”
Equipment costing £1,400 to enforce the charge was installed over the summer and is currently lying unused.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here