Halifax Courier readers share their views on plans to change parking on Burnley Road into Hebden Bridge
Halifax Courier readers have had their say on the plans to change parking on a road in and out of Hebden Bridge.
Calderdale Council is proposing to introduce and amend existing parking restrictions on Burnley Road.
Following a review of parking on a length of Burnley Road close to Hebden Bridge Railway Station, the council is proposing to introduce double yellow lines on selected lengths of the route, pay and display parking restrictions and parking bays to double up as residents parking bays.
Halifax Courier readers have shared their thoughts on the changes.
Jane Marriott said: “People been parking there over 30 years charging won’t stop the hazard as some say. A lot park there and get train to work.”
Jacinta Costello shared: “Where will those commuting that can’t get into railway car park go?”
David Gavin: “And kill the tourist trade… Build a great big car park on the old clog mill site, park and ride. Bring some business into the town.”
Some readers think that parking along that section of Burnley Road is a hazard.
Graham Joyce said: “It's an A road, not a car park. It's bad enough for other drivers, but a serious hazard for cyclists, motorbikes etc. This is not the solution to the parking problems of Hebden Bridge.”
"Forget the charges, just yellow line it all, an accident waiting to happen,” said Andy Robinson.
Simon Pickering said: “Looks like a dangerous hazard about time.”
Anyone with questions on the proposals can email [email protected] or call 01422 288001 or 288002.
Anyone wishing to make objection or support in writing can email [email protected].