Bosses at Humberside Airport have been forced to react to accusations that they have tightened parking regulations around the travel hub in a bid to raise more money.

A number of motorists from across the region have got in touch with the Grimsby Telegraph to raise their doubts over the motives behind the new parking measures, which came into effect from May this year.

Since then, a number of drivers have been hit with £100 fines for stopping for no more than 30 seconds around the airport.

Mr Stocks of Cleethorpes was one man who contacted the newspaper to explain how he was given a fixed penalty notice after simply stopping to help his wife, who has mobility issues, get into the airport terminal.

"I was stopped for no more than 12 seconds. My wife had just come out of hospital and could not walk from the car park. I was issued with a fine of £60 for 12 seconds," he said.

Another motorist explained he had been given a £100 penalty after stopping for no more than 15 seconds. He described the parking measures in place at the airport as draconian and suggested that it made him consider whether he should stop even for something in his car's path.

Traffic enforcement responsibilities at the airport are in the hands of Vehicle Control Services, which has defended its actions.

A spokesperson for the company said: "There are an abundance of signs both at the entrance to, and throughout, the roadways warning motorists that they are in clearways which are restricted zones with no stopping at any time.

"The airport took the decision to get tough on those who feel they can park where they like and there was a very strong security reason for doing so."

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Changes to the parking regulations in force in Leeds are due to be made later this month, forcing people to pay to leave their cars in the city in the evening and on Sundays.

There is currently no charge to park at these times, but the city council has decided to introduce a tariff from 18:00 GMT on weekdays and all day on Sundays as it attempts to save almost £55 million in its budget for 2013-14.

Drivers will be asked to cough up a flat rate of £2 to park after 18:00 GMT, while four hours on a Sunday will cost £1 and any more will be charged at £4.

A spokesman for the council told the BBC: "While we acknowledge that charging for something that was previously free isn't going to be popular, we must find a delicate balance between managing the increasing demand for parking alongside the need to keep traffic and the economy moving and encouraging people to make the most of public transport."

With new rules in place from November 18th, the local authority might be wise to hire more parking attendants and enforcement officers to ensure those who flout the regulations are punished.

The council representative added that the charges due to come into effect are still "considerably cheaper" than many private car park operators demand, with these facilities having been charging for weeknight and Sunday parking for some time.

However, some people are not happy with the development, including local government and communities minister Brandon Lewis. He said asking for money to park at a time when bosses should be aiming to encourage people to go out in the evening is "crazy".

Some businesses have also suggested they are far from impressed with the scheme, as they believe shoppers could choose to go to out-of-town retail centres on Sundays rather than pay to park in the centre of Leeds.

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More jobs are likely to be created in the UK's car manufacturing sector over the coming years, after one body predicted it is set for substantial growth.

KPMG has indicated vehicle production in the country is likely to continue to increase each year until 2017, at which point it will peak.

John Leech, KPMG's head of automotive, has outlined his thoughts on the future of the industry in the aftermath of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' latest figures, which showed there was a 9.9 per cent hike in car production in September.

This extended a series of results that have been positive and reflected an ongoing trend for growth in this market.

Mr Leech said the industry is extremely confident that demand from within the eurozone has now stabilised after it suffered six consecutive years of decline. Buyer numbers are now strong and steady, making it easier for motor manufacturers to plan.

What's more, emerging market demand from around the world is likely to be very good in the near future, providing more strength to the UK's production industry.

"The average price of cars exported is now double that of cars imported which shows that the UK is slowly reorienting itself as a manufacturer of luxury cars, which is a much more sustainable situation than we have had before," Mr Leech stated.

He went on to explain the current production run has now finally returned to pre-recession levels, which were last recorded in 2008.

KPMG believes car production levels will continue to rise in 2014, 2015 and 2016 before hitting a peak of 1.9 million vehicles in 2017.

This is sure to be good news for all those seeking automotive recruitment, as increased production is sure to have a knock-on effect into a range of areas, including sales and repairs.

The creation of a new car showroom in Glasgow has captured the attention of local job seekers, with more than 1,000 applications being received by the firm behind the facility.

Motor dealer Peter Vardy plans to recruit 70 people to ensure the successful running of its new store, but it must now wade through approximately 14 times too many applications, reports the Glasgow Evening Times.

A wide range of roles are available at the firm with professionals from sales executives to technicians required by the company.

Jade Hazard organised two recruitment fairs that were attended by 650 hopefuls, while hundreds of others sent their CVs directly to Peter Vardy. The CarStore is due to open at Hillington shortly before Christmas.

Ms Hazard explained: "The quality of candidate has been exceptionally high so it will be a tough decision to pick the right 70 people."

Chief executive Peter Vardy, who founded the company in 2006, added: "With this fantastic new CarStore, Peter Vardy is changing the face of the motor trade in Scotland. It is designed to be a destination dealership."

A brand new showroom has been built and will be used as a base for the successful applicants to showcase more than 400 second-hand cars that will be for sale on a plot of land that covers six acres.

Mr Vardy went on to explain it is of "primary importance" that the firm does all it can to find the right candidates to take on automobile jobs at its new headquarters. To date, the business has been "overwhelmed" by the response from local people.

As well as positions in sales and technology, Peter Vardy is recruiting administrators, showroom hosts, accounts assistants, drivers and workshop controllers.

The site of the new CarStore was put up for sale last September by joint administrators and it was eventually purchased by Peter Vardy. The company has since spent millions of pounds revolutionising the building, which is located close to the M8.

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The police and a local council have teamed up to tackle a significant parking problem around a school.

Local residents complained about the parking outside Thistley Hough Academy in Penkhull, leading to the authorities stepping in, reports the Sentinel. Officers have been on hand recently to dish out £50 fines in an operation to drive poor parkers out of town.

In particular, they focused on Barnfield - an access-only road - as it was being used as a rat run by people heading to the school. The council has introduced measures to target motorists who choose to park on double yellow lines outside the school.

A special CCTV car owned by Stoke-on-Trent City Council was deployed to the area to catch people who were parking illegally.

Randolph Conteh, a councillor in Penkhull, said: "We have significant parking problems in Thistley Hough and Barnfield. Doing an enforcement day raises awareness over the problems in the area and most importantly goes some way to improve the safety of pupils walking to school."

One person was even handed a £50 fine after refusing to discuss the situation having been approached by enforcement officers.

The case may be a prime example of the successful use of parking attendants, with these professionals tasked with ensuring people do not leave their cars in places they should not.

Rob Cook, who has lived in Barnfield for four years, explained one of the biggest problems is taxis using the road - often at high speed - when it should only be an access route.

He said: "Hopefully seeing the police will deter people."

Footage from the CCTV system is now being analysed and the number of fines handed out counted, before the council is able to reveal exactly how effective its latest clamp down has been.

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The role of traffic wardens could be key in ensuring the roads of many towns and cities are kept safe for a variety of other users.

Sustrans, a cycling charity, has revealed it is concerned about plans in Scotland to review the number of traffic wardens patrolling the streets.

Police Scotland has announced it will analyse the future of parking professionals in the country, but the news has largely slipped under the radar as the headlines have instead been about other plans to review the opening times of police stations and potentially close as many as 80 bases.

The possible loss of traffic wardens highlights the concerns many people have about parking in Scotland and could heighten problems caused by people who selfishly park motor vehicle in inappropriate locations.

Effective parking management is so important as it allows public transport services to move freely and gives people the opportunity to easily access local shops. Local authorities should be able to prevent dangerous incidents from occurring if they are on top of the issue.

Sustrans has reiterated its support for Living Streets Scotland, with the two organisations hoping to ensure the Responsible Parking Bill is tailored in a way that makes it possible for councils to take action against all those who park inconsiderately.

The good news for those councils who are relatively small and unable to afford their own parking enforcement schemes is that Sustrans believes there is anecdotal evidence to suggest larger authorities are ready to offer their skills and services.

This could provide the only affordable way for smaller councils to effectively manage the parking situation in their area and avoid a free-for-all.

According to the charity, it is now down to local authorities all over the UK to do their bit for the roads by enforcing parking restrictions, whether this is by employing their own staff to do so or through a private company.

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Parents who park dangerously around schools in Derby have been told they will be targeted in new ways and hit with punishments.

Malc Hetherington, head teacher at Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary School in St Albans Road, has become the first to offer his support to the plan. Indeed, he told the Derby Telegraph he is delighted to learn the city council will clamp down on people who leave their cars in inappropriate places close to schools.

The council intends to keep the busiest areas outside 20 of the city's schools entirely clear during the mornings and afternoons when children are arriving at and leaving their classes.

It will send a new car mounted with a CCTV camera to inspect the areas and anyone found to be parking on the parts of the road with warning marks will be punished. A £70 fine will be handed out, although this can be reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

Mr Hetherington revealed his frustration at the fact people keep parking right outside his school in the keep-clear markings, despite there being plenty of opportunities to leave their car in nearby streets and other areas.

"We have a drop kerb where children cross. Cars park either across that drop kerb or either side of it. That means that, in order for children or residents to see up the road, they have to step into it, which is dangerous," he said.

Some people at Bishop Lonsdale have even been known to park directly across the school gate at the end of the day.

It could be the work of parking attendants - either on foot or in the CCTV-equipped car - to dish out reprimands and punishments for this type of behaviour. In addition to the work outside schools, the city council is aiming to use cameras to tackle issues such as driving in bus lanes and blocking bus stops.

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Staffordshire University is clamping down on people who flout its parking regulations by dishing out a hefty number of fines.

Parking attendants acting on behalf of the institution handed out fines to dozens of students in just one day after many struggled to find spaces, reports the Sentinel. The university is set to introduce a parking permit for students and staff and it has made its intentions clear by punishing those who do not adhere to its restrictions.

The £70 fines have been in operation since January, although a high number of young academics have been given them recently.

It comes at a time when many of the people who drive and park on the university's campus in Stoke claim there are not enough spaces to satisfy demand. However, the university has indicated the total number of gaps has actually risen from 1,236 to 1,355 in the recent past.

Director of commercial services Linda Degg said: "Parking at our Stoke campus is limited and we acknowledge that at peak times, the car parks are full. Penalty notices are issued to cars parked inappropriately or outside marked bays. Car park signage is clear and abundant across the campus."

However, some undergraduates are still angry about the way the matter is being handled, with third-year social work student Gary Prince explaining he has been hit with two fines since September.

He suggested the fact the permits have not yet been sent out means people should still park for free and in neither case was he blocking the road or parking over a particular bay.

Mr Prince said he now arrives at 07:45 BST in order to find a space ahead of a 10:00 BST lecture, as this is the only way he can guarantee a parking spot. Other people are paying £8 a day to park at a nearby train station car park.

A number of students are now said to be thinking about a protest against the parking regulations.

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Councillors in north Devon are thinking of how they can make local parking wardens a more integral part of the community and increase their appeal to both residents and visitors.

North Devon politicians have suggested ideas that include kitting out parking attendants in "friendly colours" and encouraging them to be nicer to the people they encounter while carrying out their duties.

Scrutiny committee chairman Frank Biederman has explained he would like to see parking attendants in north Devon wearing maroon and white, which he believes is a friendly combination of colours that will go down well with people.

The public's perception of these staff is that they are only on the streets to hand out tickets, but the expert suggested this does not have to be the case. He urged all of the wardens in the region to work with a "smile on their face".

"I think that when people visit our towns and resort locations around north Devon it is nice for them to be met with a friendly face with people dressed in a friendlier manner. It should attract people to approach them and for them to be as much an ambassador for the town," Mr Biederman told the BBC.

Another idea is for all parking wardens who are operating in Barnstaple to wear red, as this is the official colour of the town. Mr Biederman wants everything possible to be done to make parking attendants more welcoming and approachable and "not immediately saying this is officialdom".

The report put together by local councillors also investigates the issue of parking in north Devon on Sundays.

It has been suggested that promotions should be used to encourage people to visit by road on this day of the week, while the prices charged to park a vehicle on a Sunday will also be brought under review at some point.

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The government has urged local authorities all around England to revamp their parking regulations by removing yellow lines from the streets.

Local transport minister Norman Baker has suggested councils should consider the implementation of restricted parking zones, rather than paint unsightly yellow lines on the road. Such a plan would be particularly wise in single streets and environmentally-sensitive areas, he said.

Mr Baker penned a letter to councils in which he asked them to follow the example set by local authorities in Cheshire East, Cornwall, Slough, Suffolk, Nottingham and Warwickshire, all of which have adopted restricted parking zones over yellow lines in recent times.

"No one wants to see unnecessary yellow lines blotting our towns and villages when there is an alternative. They are a clear eyesore that can be intrusive and can have a huge impact on the look and feel of our streets, particularly in historic town centres or conservation areas," Mr Baker wrote.

He went on to explain the use of restricted parking zones can be a good way to improve the visual impact of streets and provide clear information and directions to motorists and other road users.

By implementing restricted parking zones, councils may find they have a greater need for parking attendants and other staff to inspect the roads and ensure all the rules and regulations are being met.

If they are not, staff can be trained to hand out punishments such as fines and prohibition notices, which can help local authorities to better police their streets and increase revenue at the same time.

Mr Baker told how the Department for Transport has a range of useful materials available to help and guide councils when it comes to designing restricted parking zones and implementing their use over a set period of time.

This is covered in chapter three of the Traffic Signs manual.

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