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We Asked

Parking is an emotive topic with many strongly held opinions.  

The council is committed to a period of listening alongside the evidence gathering to genuinely hear people’s voices on this topic.  

Feedback from the public and stakeholders was set alongside a range of other considerations to inform a final plan

You Said

Total of engagement was 3,033 which included Facebook, public, stakeholder and other engagement.

Main points raised were:

  • Car parking charges
  • Unhappy about parking charges – not coming to town
  • Parking Charges at Wellness Centre
  • Cheaper parking passes should be made available
  • Current parking charges encouraging people to park on street and cause obstructions 

“We Did”

Reduced parking charges to £1.00 for up to 3 hours parking during the hours of 8am-6pm Monday – Saturday

Provided up to 2 hours free parking at all short and long stay car parks including the Wellness Centre

Parking passes are currently charged at a reasonable discounted rate if used on a daily basis

URL and Supporting Documentation 

https://www.tameside.gov.uk/Parking/Car-Parking-Facilities-in-Tameside

https://tameside.moderngov.co.uk/documents/s186958/ITEM%2014%20-%20Parking%20Review%202025%20Final.pdf

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