Chester Conservatives say "Keep Free After 3 Parking"

Free After 3

Labour controlled Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council are consulting on a new parking strategy for our area. Local residents and businesses have expressed alarm at the potential abolition of the popular and simple "Free After 3" parking available in a number of car parks in the city.

This scheme was introduced the former Chester City Council when under Conservative control.  Local Conservatives in Chester are clear: we share the concerns of local businesses and residents who do not want to see the existing scheme abolished and replaced with something more complicated.

Chester Conservatives support "Free After 3" because:

  • It is simple and easy to understand - "Free After 3" is just that.
  • Local businesses, who need our support in an age of online shopping, fear the abolition of the scheme will see a drop in footfall and damage their trade.
  • It encourages people to enter the city just when it starts to become quiet, giving a boost to shops and restaurants, many of whom rely on the 'night-time' economy.
  • With the imminent opening of 'Storyhouse' we should be doing all we can to encourage that 'night-time economy' to help keep our city centre vibrant and busy.
  • With council tax looking set to rise for the second year in a row, many fear this is yet another opportunity for the Labour controlled council to 'revenue raise' from hard pressed local taxpayers.

If you support our campaign, please sign our petition below.

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You can follow our campaign below. 

Cllr Jill Houlbrook

Councillor Jill Houlbrook

Jill is proud to serve the people of Upton as their local Councillor.During her years of working for all of the community, Jill has helped local residents on a range of concerns - from planning, litter and roads to fixing pavements, tree and hedges, to name but a few. She has always taken the time to listen to local residents and help whenever she can - and be honest when this isn't possible.

Cllr Razia Daniels

Councillor Razia Daniels

It is a huge honour and privilege to represent the most exciting ward of Cheshire West and Chester Council, Handbridge Park, which consists of Curzon Park, Westminster Park and Handbridge.

Cllr Keith Board

Councillor Keith Board

Keith has a reputation for getting things done and helping local residents. His main drive is to make Great Boughton the best ward to live in, whether you’re raising a young family or enjoying your retirement.

Cllr Mark Williams

Councillor Mark Williams

Councillor Mark Williams is the Conservative Councillor for Dodleston & Huntington.He is currently campaigning to protect Parish Council resources throughout the ward.

Cllr Neil Sullivan

Councillor Neil Sullivan

"As well as being a Councillor in Handbridge Park, I serve as a Governor of St Clare's primary school in the Lache. I live near Westminster Park and particularly enjoy meeting local residents and trying to help them with their issues.