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Jan 2024
Reservoir parking charges reignite Washburn residents' concerns
The newly introduced parking charges at Harrogate district reservoirs this week have reignited concerns about the impact on nearby areas.
The Stray Ferret reported that the new charges by Yorkshire Water for motorists at Fewston, Swinsty and Thruscross reservoirs would begin yesterday.
Since we broke the news back in 2022 that charges would be in place we have reported on equipment installation and residents' concerns about the plans.
Now that the charges are active, concerns remain that people will try to avoid the charges by parking on nearby roads and verges.
The reservoirs are situated near narrow rural roads, which has led to concerns about congestion, danger to pedestrians and blockages to farm machinery.
Victoria Oldham, the last mayor of the Harrogate borough who lives in the Washburn Valley close to Fewston and Swinsty, said she was “not overly happy with the decision".
She said:
The Stray Ferret approached Yorkshire Water for comment on how the new system was working. A spokesperson said the charges had only come into force this week.
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