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| York car park charges rise by 500% overnight | York car park charges rise by 500% overnight |
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| Shoppers said they felt 'caught out' by the fees, which went up on 26 April | |
| Residents and business owners have described a 500% rise in charges at a local car park as a "disgrace". | Residents and business owners have described a 500% rise in charges at a local car park as a "disgrace". |
| A petition to scrap the fees on Bishopthorpe Road in York has been set up after they jumped overnight from 80p per hour to £4.85. | A petition to scrap the fees on Bishopthorpe Road in York has been set up after they jumped overnight from 80p per hour to £4.85. |
| Joe Nasson, owner of eco-pantry store The Bishy Weigh, said the increases were "unreasonable and unaffordable" and would damage the community. | Joe Nasson, owner of eco-pantry store The Bishy Weigh, said the increases were "unreasonable and unaffordable" and would damage the community. |
| City of York Council, which runs the 35-space car park, said the changes were part of the "local transport strategy which seeks to make York a healthier, more sustainable and better-connected city". | City of York Council, which runs the 35-space car park, said the changes were part of the "local transport strategy which seeks to make York a healthier, more sustainable and better-connected city". |
| Tracey Hindmarch, who owns Millies Fruit & Veg on Bishopthorpe Road, agreed with Mr Nasson and feared she would lose trade. | Tracey Hindmarch, who owns Millies Fruit & Veg on Bishopthorpe Road, agreed with Mr Nasson and feared she would lose trade. |
| She said: "We're thinking this just might kill the business down here. | She said: "We're thinking this just might kill the business down here. |
| "One of my customers has said what would normally cost £11 for her breakfast, she's now spent nearly £30 for two people to come out as she didn't know the car park had gone up, she said she won't be doing it again." | "One of my customers has said what would normally cost £11 for her breakfast, she's now spent nearly £30 for two people to come out as she didn't know the car park had gone up, she said she won't be doing it again." |
| Tracey Hindmarch's business is next to Bishopthorpe Road car park | Tracey Hindmarch's business is next to Bishopthorpe Road car park |
| The £4.85 fee between Sunday and Thursday rises to £5.30 on Friday, Saturdays and days when events are held. | The £4.85 fee between Sunday and Thursday rises to £5.30 on Friday, Saturdays and days when events are held. |
| Passers-by who spoke to the BBC said they would "simply not pay" the fee despite the lack of non-permit parking in the area. | Passers-by who spoke to the BBC said they would "simply not pay" the fee despite the lack of non-permit parking in the area. |
| Bishopthorpe Road is known for its independent shops and restaurants, and won Great British High Street of the Year in 2015. | Bishopthorpe Road is known for its independent shops and restaurants, and won Great British High Street of the Year in 2015. |
| The changes to parking charges were approved by City of York Council in February 2025. | The changes to parking charges were approved by City of York Council in February 2025. |
| A spokesperson for City of York Council said: "This includes a pricing structure which aims to cut congestion in the city centre and improve bus service reliability and other ways to travel around the city. | A spokesperson for City of York Council said: "This includes a pricing structure which aims to cut congestion in the city centre and improve bus service reliability and other ways to travel around the city. |
| "We are aware of the concerns of residents and businesses in the area. We are listening and are monitoring the impact of these parking changes." | "We are aware of the concerns of residents and businesses in the area. We are listening and are monitoring the impact of these parking changes." |
| Listen: Is this York's most expensive parking? | Listen: Is this York's most expensive parking? |
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