As one of those most critical of thanet council's activities policies and general conduct, I would personally like to thank, those responsible for providing a first class event this weekend.
Clearly this is a crowd pleasing event, I assume that is driven by Rodger Latchford and Sandy Ezekiel, although I didn't see Sandy Ezekiel at the event this year. Well done!
Now if Sandy and his deputy Roger Latchford, could similarly attempt to please us every day, their future would be assured, and it would not have to cost as much as the big event, little things like allowing free and cheaper car parking in our town centres, and firm support to our local museums.
I would imagine, particularly concerning parking, that despite the increased pricing for local parking, since many spaces now remain vacant for much of the day, that revenue will not have increased in any significant way with to the net effect of damaging local business and jobs.
Parking charges are damaging our business and the adjacent carpark is emptier. The Law of Diminishing Returns apper to apply. The charges need to changed with immediate effect. Tdc appear to have no finacial flexibility and will stick to an agreed budget, even tho the world's economics have recently changed dramatically around them. This is bad news for the local economy, already suffering with the recent economic downturn. This affects more people in Margate with a high percentage of population on low incomes. Less visitors will come to Thanet this summer due to high petrol bills. Locals need to be encouraged back to our to towncentres, the review and reduction of parking fees/restrictions would achieve this!! An action plan to promote the local diversity of our high st's is also needed.
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