Business owners based at Seaham Harbour Marina say they are worried for the future, after the introduction of parking charges causes a significant drop in footfall.
The new charges, introduced by Durham County Council last month, apply to drivers Monday to Sunday, between 8.00am to 6.00pm.She said: "It’s decimated all the businesses completely. There’s no footfall. There’s no swimmers coming down, who were really good customers of all of us. In response, Durham County Council say there are other free car parking sites in the town centre, which is close to the harbour.Mark Jackson, Durham County Council’s head of transport and contract services, said: "The new charges are limited to six locations and people can still park for free in numerous other sites around Seaham town centre, all of which are a short distance from the sea front.
Businesses claim the charges are impacting on families who are struggling with the cost of living and disabled people who cannot access the site without parking their cars there.Sharon Clark, owner of Nicey Icey Ice Cream Parlour, has been forced to warn staff their jobs may not be secure.
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