A legal challenge may have seen off the introduction of hugely controversial parking charges across parts of Wirral after the council leader's group pulled their support.
A vote on the introduction of charges in areas of New Brighton, West Kirby, Leasowe, Bromborough and many other parts of the borough had been expected to take place last month but was deferred for a second time by members of Wirral Council. Having initially backed the proposals, the Labour group will now abandon its view that fees should go ahead.
The group had offered its support, alongside the Greens, but has now said it was "unwise" to risk costly legal challenges. At June’s meeting of the environment, climate emergency and transport committee, chair Cllr Elizabeth Grey said correspondence had been received from a local business in relation to the legality of the proposals and owing to the lateness of the letter, members had not received the required legal advice ahead of the proposed decision making gathering.
