Erewash Borough Council will delay the new
car parking fees that were due to be implemented on 1 April until 1 September
2020 when the position will be reviewed. The decision to delay the charges has
been taken to assist people who may be collecting items in Ilkeston and Long
Eaton town centres on behalf of vulnerable people that may be in self-isolation
due to the coronavirus. The new charges
were designed to encourage people to stay in the towns for longer and this
would clearly be inappropriate in the current circumstances. Councillor Michael Powell, Lead Member for
Regeneration and Planning, and Councillor Dan Pitt, Lead Member for Town
Centres at Erewash Borough Council, say:
“We realise that this is a difficult time for everyone so we are trying
to make it easier for Erewash residents to help vulnerable people in the
community. The hour of free parking will remain in place until further notice
so that people can help those who may be self-isolating by picking up any items
from the town centres that they may need.”
The council’s website will be updated with
any changes to services as a result of the coronavirus - erewash.gov.uk/serviceupdates. There will be
no change to parking charges at Long Eaton Railway Station commuter car park.
