Plans to introduce parking charges at the popular Loch Lomond Shores shopping centre, on the banks of Loch Lomond - could have “significant negative repercussions' for the area, the local community council has said.
Plans to introduce parking charges at a shopping centre on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond could have “significant negative repercussions for the surrounding area”, the area’s community council has said.
The charges set to be introduced there range from 50p for half an hour to £4 for a full day. The proposed charges would be as follows: 50p for up to 30 mins; £1 for up to 2 hours; £2 for up to 4 hours; and £4 for all day. The community council also says that the imposition of a parking charge could see parking congestion onn surrounding streets which could spark safety fears and they say that it will drive shoppers away from desperate traders there.
“Many small businesses in Lomond Shores rely on the convenience and accessibility of free parking to attract customers. The introduction of parking fees will discourage visitors and tourists and also potentially leading to a decline in local business revenues, which can have long-term economic consequences.”
“The proposed parking charges will inevitably be prohibitive to some, but they do seem reasonably priced compared with other tourist destinations. I understand why they deem them necessary, so I’m not going to criticise them for trying to protect their business and local jobs. Commenting on the introduction of car park charges, a representative from the proprietors at Loch Lomond Shores said: “It has been a difficult decision to make as we understand that free parking is a popular part of our offering for our visitors. However, after much research, analysis and discussion, their introduction is a necessity to maintain and improve the visitor experience here at Loch Lomond Shores going forward.
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