Mary's Blog

BRILLIANT!! That’s all I can say regarding the kicking of car parking charges into the long grass.

I am so pleased that the East Riding of Yorkshire Council has made the right decision at last. Even though the authority said that the decision is due to the state of the economy – an economic inheritance from the last Labour Government lest we forget!

Let’s hope this decision sticks once the Nation’s economy recovers!

The threat of parking charges has been hanging like the sword of Damocles over Anlaby village for far too long. Shopkeepers have bravely carried on their business hoping for miracles – particularly as the large retail park on Springfield Way beckons and offers free parking.

As a former East Riding of Yorkshire councillor, I campaigned along with fellow councillors and shopkeepers for a long period. Thousands of people from the Haltemprice villages were involved in petitions. I am pleased and relieved their efforts bore fruit.

Thanks to the Chairman of the committee involved, who spared the time to visit the parking locations that could have had charges implemented.

Now, one other matter I am concerned about is the fate of the police horses after the mounted police unit is to be axed to save money. I do hope their future is secure. They deserve compensation for their brave application to crowd control – let’s hope they don’t end up on someone’s plate, as has been revealed with some imported “beef” burgers.

Cynical?

I’ll admit to that once the Chief Constable confirms that these horses will be put to a restful and well deserved retirement.