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Parking fees introduced at Hylands Park in Chelmsford Chelmsford City Council has agreed to introduce a parking charge at Hylands House – despite a petition against the proposal signed by 7,500 people. Councillor Stephen Robinson, leader of Chelmsford City Council, said it is “unfair” that visitors from outside of Chelmsford do not contribute to the running of Hylands House and park. He explained that people in Chelmsford will be able to sign up for a season ticket if they wish and will be discounted further. Those who receive council tax support and blue badge holders will not have to pay. Cllr Robinson said council finances had been severely affected by the pandemic and central government has not provided sufficient support to the council facing a £5.3 million shortfall.
Robert Gisby, who launched a petition opposing the charge, says Hylands Park is an important green space and worries a charge will exclude the poorest, as well as being costly to implement and manage.
“The petition has really grabbed people’s attention – it has taken on a life of its own and it is clear there are many reasons why people oppose the charge.
“Hylands is a valued asset to Chelmsford. Especially now, we must do everything we can to ensure these spaces are open to all for the physical and mental health benefits they bring.”
The council says that currently people from outside the district make no contribution to the cost of the park, and that given the scale and seriousness of the financial impact of Covid-19, all options, such as charging at Hylands must be utilised.