Glasgow businesses welcome delay to parking charge extension

City council postpones decision after pleas from members of the night-time economy
Sian Bradley
The Times
Glasgow city council had intended to extend parking charges in central areas from 6pm to 10pm seven days a week
Glasgow city council had intended to extend parking charges in central areas from 6pm to 10pm seven days a week
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Sian Bradley
The Times

Glasgow city bosses have postponed the introduction of evening parking charges in a move described as a “huge relief” by businesses.

The council changed its mind on the decision to extend Glasgow’s parking charges to 10pm after resistance from members of the night-time economy.

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) Scotland welcomed Glasgow city council’s postponement of a policy “that would significantly burden” night-time businesses.

Susan Aitken, the leader of Glasgow city council, said it had listened to businesses’ concerns
Susan Aitken, the leader of Glasgow city council, said it had listened to businesses’ concerns
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Last month the council said it intended to extend paid parking times to 10pm seven days a week in several central areas. At present many bays are free after 6pm.

Susan Aitken, the leader of Glasgow city council, said the extension was under review having listened to the concerns of businesses.

NTIA Scotland said: “This move comes as a huge