Howard Sykes has taken Council officers to task over the parking situation in Shaw. He said, “The parking situation in Shaw needs addressing as a matter of urgency. The local businesses in Shaw are suffering because spaces on the car parks are being clogged up with all day parking. Businesses in Shaw need all the help they can get especially in the current climate. We need to encourage both residents and visitors wishing to use the facilities in Shaw to have easy access to car parking provision and this will enhance the customer experience which can only be a good thing for the local economy.
“I speak to the owners of local businesses in Shaw and they tell me that people no longer just nip in to Shaw because they cannot find anywhere to park easily because people are parking up and leaving their vehicles all day in the car parks.
“I want to be able to provide my constituents with some answers regarding all of the above as I believe that they have waited long enough and deserve to know what exactly is going to happen in Shaw.”
In a reply at the end of December the Council said that they appreciated the frustrations of all concerned and that Royton District Parking Scheme being implemented in April 2012 would serve as a template for the revised scheme in Shaw.
Howard has responded saying,”Shaw residents can be certain that I and my colleagues will ensure that the scheme in Shaw will reflect the voices and needs of residents and businesses in Shaw.” Is this issue of concern to you? Have your voice heard by contacting Howard.