Free parking after 3pm has been controversially scrapped in Trafford's town centres for Christmas and New Year. The Labour-led move - designed to reduce pollution and save the council up to £75,000 - has been branded the "nightmare before Christmas" for local businesses.
Conservative councillors, who have a launched a petition against the initiative, fear it will drive shoppers away. READ MORE: Drivers stuck in Arndale car park 'for up to THREE HOURS' as city centre hit by Christmas shopping gridlock Councillor Daniel Chalkin said: "Shoppers will likely drive further to the Trafford Centre rather than visiting our high streets, which will have a more detrimental impact on the environment. “It’s quite unbelievable that Labour is making our
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