A sign with an important message — Cllr Tim Bick at Parkside Place

Local Liberal Democrat councillors are concerned about parking arrangements for the new occupants of the Fire Station site.

Cllrs Sarah Whitebread and Colin Rosenstiel are worried that the occupants of the 99 new units may be able to buy daily visitors’ passes.

“Sarah and Colin became suspicious when the County Council failed to produce a report on the matter despite many requests,” said Tim Bick.

Local residents have now started a petition to reinforce their case.

“Daily passes are cheap compared to car parks,” said Tim. “I believe if the 82 new spaces within the development are not enough, visitors’ needs should be met by Queen Anne Car Park before overwhelming the already overstretched parking scheme for residents in the Kite.”