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Lewisham Council have announced plans to bring in parking charges for motorcycles

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Lewisham Council have announced plans to bring in parking charges for motorcycles. We are going to do everything we can to fight these proposals, but we need your help. The main proposals are: Up to £125 per year for residents parking Up to £625 per year for a business pass NO daily/weekly pass available for commuters You can let them know what you think by responding to the consultation here: https://consultation.lewisham.gov.uk/corporate-policy-and-governance/motorcycle-parking-charges/consultation/intro/ The deadline is the 1st November. If you are responding here are some points you may wish to make: The charges are too high and will price many motorcyclists out of working in the borough The fact that there is no daily pass will make commuting impossible for many who work in the borough Motorcycles take up far less space when parked and this is not reflected in the charges Motorcycles are part of the solution to climate change, air quality and congestion The charges are not proport...