No reintroduction of Elgin parking charges this summer – Moray Council
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ELGIN car parking charges will not be reintroduced until the end of August, Moray Council said today.
The date could be extended again and the issue will be discussed by councillors during the month.
The council said the move was in response to public and business concerns over the proposed reintroduction.
Councillors in the Emergency Cabinet meeting on August 12 will consider whether a further period of deferral is required.
Council leader Graham Leadbitter said: "Councillors had a positive discussion this week on the issues associated with restarting parking charges.
"Whilst it is clear that parking charges remain an integral part of the council’s finances, there is some support for an extension to beyond the October school holidays and that it should be further reviewed before restarting them.
"In the meantime the period of no charging will be extended to the end of August, which allows the council’s Emergency Cabinet to look at an extension into October at its meeting on August 12.
"I would stress that while the charges will be a live issue for the Emergency Cabinet to debate on August 12, it is clear to me that the broad view is to support an extension to after the schools' tattie holidays, and to review the position ahead of restarting any charges at that time."
