York traders blame 500% parking rise for drop in takings Businesses say the increased cost of parking in Bishopthorpe Road has put people off visiting.

That’s the problem, some councils want to cash in, but these parking hikes are killing footfall and hurting independent high street outlets!

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It's #IndependentHospitalityWeek 2025, and I invite you to join me in celebrating and supporting the hundreds of independent hospitality businesses across South Norfolk.

Let's back the businesses that make our towns and villages what they are.

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