High parking charges have been putting off almost 8 in every 10 people from visiting Preston city centre, according to a recent survey of LEP readers. 90% of people asked believe parking is too expensive, with 91% thinking that parking charges should be reduced.
Despite the economic downturn, Preston Council has plans to increase charges on January 5th 2012. Fees in the bus station, market, Hill Street and Avenham car parks have already increased by 38.5% since 2008. According to the survey, 67% said they shop elsewhere because of Preston’s parking charges. You can view the full data here.
The people of Preston have spoken out against the charges.
The map below marks where car parks are around Preston, many of them being close to the city centre, which can be expensive.
View Car Parks in Preston in a larger map
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