£50 fee to park at own home discussed by RMBC

MOTORISTS in Rochdale could have to pay £50 a year just to be guaranteed a parking spot outside their own home.

Each household in a designated parking zone would only get one resident parking pass and one visitors’ pass, so drivers could be fined between £30 and £90 if they visit a friend and no pass is available.

At a meeting on Tuesday councillors gave the go-ahead for parking zones to be set up on the request of residents in the hope of cutting congestion in hot-spot areas. Spotland Stadium , Infirmary etc.,

So far it's is only an idea, and local consultation will be required. What "consultation" means is disputed - usually chatter at a cheese and whine party when someone bends the Councillors ear.