🚨 Parking Strategy Update🚨

Tonight, Dover District Council’s Overview & Scrutiny Committee voted in favour of a motion recommending that the Cabinet withdraw the decision to implement the controversial new Parking Strategy — including a 40% increase in all-day parking charges.

📌 But here’s the catch: the recommendation is non-binding, and implementation is still due to proceed.

That’s why, alongside other Councillors we will be formally submitting a call-in of the Cabinet’s decision. This halts the implementation and forces a further review.

💬 Why are we calling it in?

🔹 Insufficient consultation — only 1,096 responses from the whole district
🔹 Flawed evidence — surveys were only done on a Friday and Saturday
🔹 Factual inaccuracies in the report, including misidentified locations
🔹 Massive price hike — all-day charges rising from £10.80 to £15.00

These decisions affect residents, workers, visitors, and businesses across our district — and they’re being made without solid evidence or proper input.

📣 We’re calling for fairness, transparency, and a strategy that actually supports our local communities — not just raises revenue.

📝 Add your voice here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0Pyrm9CWx9

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