Parking stories in the News/media

Half_way

FOI them for the full contract and to see if tey are fully compliant with the NHS parkig principles 

Nellymoser

Umkomaas said:

UKCPM - they chose badly!  More grief than ever for them.

They (West Suffolk Hospital) should have read UKCPM reviews before deciding.

Nellymoser

Gatwick airport blame hike in business rates by the Chancellor for increasing their drop-off fee to £10.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/gatwick-blames-jump-business-rates-113558498.html

The new price – which represents a 43% increase from the £7 currently charged – will be implemented from January 6.

Fee increase has been posted on forums airport group thread.

daveyjp

Nellymoser said:

Gatwick airport blame hike in business rates by the Chancellor for increasing their drop-off fee to £10.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/gatwick-blames-jump-business-rates-113558498.html

The new price – which represents a 43% increase from the £7 currently charged – will be implemented from January 6.

Fee increase has been posted on forums airport group thread.

Of course there is the option of appealing the rating assessment for reduction based on the current drop off fee.  By raising the fee it increases income, which increases the business rates due next time.

patient_dream

POLICE ANPR CAMERAS WITH FAULTY SOFTWARE ??

ITN News this morning ......
Police drop 36,000 cases due to faulty ANPR cameras

If the police cannot get it right, why are money scamming rogue traders allowed to use ANPR ?

DE_612183

patient_dream said:

POLICE ANPR CAMERAS WITH FAULTY SOFTWARE ??

ITN News this morning ......
Police drop 36,000 cases due to faulty ANPR cameras

If the police cannot get it right, why are money scamming rogue traders allowed to use ANPR ?

Think this is slightly difference in that the ANPR system linked to the variable speed limit signs were not coordinated correctly - but I get your point...

patient_dream

DE_612183 said:

patient_dream said:

POLICE ANPR CAMERAS WITH FAULTY SOFTWARE ??

ITN News this morning ......
Police drop 36,000 cases due to faulty ANPR cameras

If the police cannot get it right, why are money scamming rogue traders allowed to use ANPR ?

Think this is slightly difference in that the ANPR system linked to the variable speed limit signs were not coordinated correctly - but I get your point...

One could compare this with ANPR linked to pay nachines and those machines inside where you enter the reg number.

The good news is that those caught will be refunded and penalty points will  go, plus it seems that some compensation will be offered

Coupon-mad

Locals rage as parking company used at Bull Pub in Hellesdon

https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/25684211.locals-rage-parking-company-used-bull-pub-hellesdon/?ref=cprfa

"The Bull in Hellesdon, which recently came under new management, has restricted its car park to patrons only with a system which forces customers to register their number plate at the venue.

Locals have slammed the new system saying they feel betrayed by the pub and worry about receiving fines. Many people living in the area have taken to social media to voice their concerns.

One person implored owners of the Bull: "Please read the comments on the Hellesdon Community Page. You will find this is an extremely unpopular decision and you will lose business."

Another added: "I think you will find your car park totally empty which will deter potential customers, it won't look like a popular pub. This did not work out well for the Woodman pub, locals boycotted it in droves."

Some have called out the system as impractical for those coming to the pub for longer periods. One person said: "It is absolutely ridiculous! I went in earlier and it is only for three hours! What about music events, quiz nights and family meals."

Stonegate Group, who own the pub, have been contacted for comment. Idiots. They'll learn.

patient_dream

 The BULL PUB will have a short life unless they get rid of parking company
That will be expwensive so cut the electric supply to ANPR and the machine inside

Coupon-mad

patient_dream said:

 The BULL PUB will have a short life unless they get rid of parking company

Yep.

I looked at their website and they have a big TV screen to show sports, they serve cooked food, they have an outdoor area and have a weekly quiz, and live music often. Every word on their website invites people to make an evening of it.

Twice a week they are open until midnight so are those wishing to meet friends, relax and 'make an evening of it' meant to ensure they don't arrive until 9.15 on those evenings? Impossible if you've booked a meal!

Patrons will have to leave early, citing the unworkable parking limit, or just boycott the place completely.

It's a recipe for disaster for the Bull Pub. Stonegate Group - you have been warned.

BIG MISTAKE.