Making changes to the parking allowances within a certain area can benefit not only drivers, but also many of the businesses that are located nearby.
Firms in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire have come together to praise the arrival of new parking regulations in their village, reports the Nottingham Post. They are pleased a number of new bays have been created and will provide somewhere for motorists to leave their cars for up to two hours.
Shopkeepers have been quick to tell the newspaper of their delight at the arrival of the parking bays, which they say have already triggered an improvement in their fortunes. This comes on the back of a lengthy period in which they believe they missed out on business due to a lack of parking.
Louise Woodford, 24, is a beauty therapist at The Pamper Room in Church Street and is one of those who is pleased at the parking changes imposed by Nottinghamshire County Council. Indeed, she noted there has already been a positive impact on the organisation.
"It's been a lot better recently, there's cars coming and going all the time so there's somewhere for customers to park," she explained.
"It was a nightmare before and even the buses couldn't get through because of cars constantly blocking the road. Customers would be late for appointments because there was nowhere to park."
Short-stay bays are now open to vehicles on Church Street, High Street, Charles Street and Wilford Road, providing visitors with a number of options when it comes to leaving their car for an hour or two. Road resurfacing works took place shortly before their unveiling, meaning parking facilities in the area are now of the highest quality.
Jamie Battersby, manager of Philos Cafe in High Street, has previously said that it was not uncommon for potential customers to drive straight past his business because there were no spaces in which they could park.
However, there now seem to be some free most of the time, and he said: "It is a bit too early to tell because it is quite new but I have had a couple of people notice that it is better. I know there have been a lot of complaints about it but I think once everyone gets used to it, it will be fine and quieten down."
A few motorists have been critical of the changes, with some taking to a Ruddington Village Facebook page to have their say.
As with any case in which new parking regulations are introduced, the council could be wise to employ more people in parking jobs in order to ensure the rules are being adhered to from the very start, and companies such as Unity Recruitment can help!
This would allow them to advise motorists who might not be familiar with the new length of stay that is permitted and punish any who clearly flout the rules.
County council district highways manager for Rushcliffe Kendra Hourd said there is no doubt that the scheme has been implemented to help out local businesses as it allows people to visit several shops before their parking allowance is up.
