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Question 59:
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24732
Received: 26/10/2017
Respondent: Mr Christopher Wrathall
The current system encourages long stay commuter parking and short stay shopper parking in central Ipswich. This is a mistake. It results in congestion and pollution and has made the town look like a permanent car park. I should like to see permit-holder schemes introduced for residents in the town centre and in the areas south of the river, adequate spaces for blue badge holders and electric vehicles. Overall there should be a reduction of the number of parking spaces available.
The current system encourages long stay commuter parking and short stay shopper parking in central Ipswich. This is a mistake. It results in congestion and pollution and has made the town look like a permanent car park. I should like to see permit-holder schemes introduced for residents in the town centre and in the areas south of the river, adequate spaces for blue badge holders and electric vehicles. Overall there should be a reduction of the number of parking spaces available.
Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 24799
Received: 03/10/2017
Respondent: Dr Anastasia Nikologianni
I feel there are many short stay parking spots in a 10-15 minute distance from the town centre, so my comment would not be with adding more, but with finding ways to encourage people using them more. Lighting, a green route, and cafes along the way would be some ideas to help with this.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25163
Received: 27/10/2017
Respondent: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce
Multi storey car parks should be located as near as possible to those shopping zones highlighted as prime and underground parking facilities in flood free zones should be considered under any new multi storey building.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25311
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Conservative Group
Short Stay parking in IBC car parks should be cheaper to encourage more visitors.
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25469
Received: 31/10/2017
Respondent: Ipswich Community Media CIC
Not having unnecessary new charges stuck on (i.e. - the Norwich road car park being till 8 now - I mean, you can park on yellow lines from 6).
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Comment
Issues and Options for the Ipswich Local Plan Review
Representation ID: 25526
Received: 30/10/2017
Respondent: Charlotte Prodger
I think the town would also benefit from more free parking, it is far too expensive at the moment. Pay and display car parks are also a bad idea, they discourage people from staying, shopping and eating in Ipswich, as they are always rushing back to the car to avoid a ticket.
Don't forget about Broomhill. Install posts next to the grass verges in roads in and out of the town centre to stop people parking and ruining the verge, it gives a poor impression to visitors.
I think the town would also benefit from more free parking, it is far too expensive at the moment. Pay and display car parks are also a bad idea, they discourage people from staying, shopping and eating in Ipswich, as they are always rushing back to the car to avoid a ticket.