Swansea Council is changing its controversial parking charges after a mass backlash from the public over the steep hike in fees it put in place to park in the city centre. On Monday the authority introduced a huge rise in costs to use council-operated car parks.
The council said it was the first time it had increased its prices for eight years, but the public were left outraged, with the move being described as “out of touch” and “absolutely vile”. Others expressed their concerns that the move will have a direct impact on businesses operating in the city centre.
Many hit out at the change on social media, with one man describing how after an eight-hour shift, he had been charged £30 instead of the usual £3.40, describing it as “actually disgusting.” He said: “How Swansea Council think that this is acceptable is beyond me. I parked in Swansea Arena where I have every day for the last year and never paid this much. Words fail me. Everyone really needs to be made aware that it may not just be a little hike like I thought and that it in fact may cost you a fortnight’s fuel instead.”
