Parking Restrictions could Cripple Local Bingo Hall
- 09 Oct 12
- Written by Deena Chance

So far, at least 199 residents have signed a petition which objects to the changes on the council’s website, and Mr. Reilly is due to meet with the council shortly to discuss his concerns in further detail. One of Cannock Chase’s councillors, who is the leader for regeneration within Hednesford, has said that the short-stay proposals were needed in order to bring the supermarket giant into the town, and that the “decision was taken with the best interests of the town centre in mind.” She went on to say that the proposed restrictions will ensure customers of the supermarket, as well as other local shops and services, are able to find somewhere convenient at Chase Gateway to park, and that the short-stay spaces are not just for Aldi shoppers. Ms. Todd stated that the time-restricted bays can be used by anyone visiting Hednesford, and that the remaining 44 non-restricted bays should be sufficient for longer-term parking needs.
As always, we value your opinion. We want to know what form of transport you use to get your local bingo hall. Is parking a problem or is it just too expensive to make it viable for you to attend as often as you’d like? Do you think that smaller businesses should be given the same rights as bigger brands when it comes to offering sufficient car-parking for their customers?