Residents across various regions in the UK have expressed their discontent with local council proposals and changes affecting traffic and parking. In Wolverhampton, over a hundred people protested against plans to alter traffic flow in the Tettenhall area, fearing an increase in traffic in residential zones. Somerset residents gathered to protest against a council meeting discussing Ā£35m in budget cuts, which could lead to the closure of five recycling centers. Eastbourne officials have committed to revising new bus lane proposals after facing public opposition. In Shrewsbury, planned hikes in parking charges have been met with criticism from locals, who label them as 'excessive' and potentially harmful to the community. The purpose of these changes is to encourage drivers to use other forms of transportation. Additionally, Durham residents are concerned about the introduction of parking charges in coastal areas, which were previously free, citing potential negative impacts on employment and local businesses.
Five recycling centres in Somerset could close because of council cuts. https://t.co/PIOYiIK9EG
Changes to Shrewsbury's car parking charges have been branded 'excessive'. The changes are being proposed to encourage drivers to park elsewhere or walk, cycle and use public transport. https://t.co/ZvmPf7sWdn
Recycling crackdown as tough bin changes announced by council https://t.co/CZsjFzJcbQ
Planned increases to car park charges in Shrewsbury have been described as "excessive" and "detrimental" by residents. https://t.co/FVjxzd5Z6V
When will @DurhamCouncil *listen* to local businesses, community, and visitors? Introducing these damaging parking charges when parking was previously free will undermine employment and local businesses in our coastal communities. š¤·āāļø ššš»šŗ š æļø https://t.co/3d8Oq2HjxP
Council officials have pledged to redesign proposals for new bus lanes in Eastbourne on the day a protest was held in opposition to the plans. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/BKOZkSOXZf
Protestors have gathered outside a Somerset Council meeting where Ā£35m of cuts are being discussed. https://t.co/ND6c9Gz6bd
More than a hundred people have protested in Wolverhampton over plans to change traffic flow in the Tettenhall area of the city. They say if the proposals go ahead, too much traffic could be moved from main roads into residential areas. https://t.co/4C9lfLSlZO https://t.co/cNQDFH8VPs