Parking fees fear of firms

BUSINESSES in Sharrowvale are watching nervously to see if the new parking meter scheme hits their takings - but one store is offering to shoulder the cost for its customers.

Audiovisual specialist Bang & Olufsen of Sheffield has launched a ‘parking angel’ scheme to regular customers where they agree to pay their parking meter charges.

Some traders have expressed concern the scheme will hit their takings as casual shoppers go elsewhere instead of paying to park.

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Shop manager Paul Downend said: “The introduction of meters will cause chaos.” Paul, whose Ecclesall Road store is in the centre of the meter zone, is agreeing to pay for up to two hours of parking for regular customers.

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