Wigston Parking Fees: Local Businesses Cry Foul

Local businesses in Wigston, Leicestershire, grapple with a horrendous impact due to escalating car park charges. Since January 2022, visitors have been paying to park, with prices surging on April 1, 2024. Now, one pound fifty for up to two hours, four pounds for four hours, and six pounds for long-stay options. Volunteers at Age UK charity shop express concerns, citing decreased foot traffic and shoppers avoiding Wigston due to high parking costs. Council leader, Councillor Samia Haq, maintains charges are low and footfall steady, but local sentiment suggests growing frustration and potential harm to town center vibrancy. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.