Parking not the most expensive

Sir, – I write with reference to the letter in Tuesday’s Courier regarding parking charges (“Parking fees are wrecking town”, Letters, December 4).

I would be obliged if Mr Nicoll can advise us where he parks while visiting Edinburgh.

My colleagues and I attend a monthly meeting in Edinburgh, and I have to advise him the charge for on street parking is £3 per hour.

We usually park in an NCP car park in New Street and the last time for three and half hours we paid more than £9.

Edinburgh is one of the most car-unfriendly cities in the UK and I do not think London would be any better.

While not entirely agreeing with the methodology in which the charges were introduced, or the refusal of Angus Council to grant an amnesty over Christmas (bah humbug), any other city that I know of does have parking charges.

We have enjoyed some years of free parking here in Arbroath, and the ill-conceived way in which it was introduced does warrant criticism.

Business rates are already at a crippling high and town centre retailers need all the assistance they can get in the face of empty car parks and online shopping.

So, Mr Nicoll, please advise us of the location of your cheap Edinburgh parking.

D M Clark. Keptie Road, Arbroath.