Council is doing a great job closing down our town

Read Angela Colliss's letter by clicking here.

I, too, have appealed against a parking fine and was rejected, the reason being I parked a few bays away from the machine and paid the correct amount and was back within my time.

Unfortunately, it wasn't until I returned that I found I had a parking fine as I had accidentally parked in a permit bay.

Although I did explain and pleaded this was a genuine mistake as I had been driving around for a while trying to find a space and ended up being late for my opticians appointment, I just saw the space near a machine, paid the correct amount, then ran to my appointment.

That was after I got the children out of the car and in the buggy. I just failed to look up to see the permit holders only sign.

My suggestion is when/if you find a space look up down all around, read every sign, even though by this time you may have gained a fine for not displaying a ticket for the time it takes you to do all this.

Can we win?

As for the parking fees increasing, well, I'd rather not say what I think, thank you!

Only that traders will definitely suffer.

Thanks, Worthing Council you are doing a wonderful job closing our town down!

Mandy Hawkins

Terringes Avenue

Worthing

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