Higher fees for Markeaton Park parking and cricket pitch rental planned by Derby City Council
Details of planned price hikes for parking at Markeaton Park and cricket pitch rental have been revealed by Derby City Council.
The authority wants to increase the parking charges from £1 to £1.40 for one hour, from £2 to £2.70 for up to four hours, and from £2.60 to £3.60 for over four hours.
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Derby City Council
No date has yet been decided for the change, but it will be in the next 12 months.
The council aslo wants to increase cricket pitch rental fees for its grounds at Markeaton Park, King George V Fields, Parker's Piece, Chaddesden Park, Chellaston Park, and Darley Fields.
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From April 1, the price for weekly evening matches from 5pm is set to increase from £37.80 to £55, and for weekday, weekend, and public holiday games from £52.20 to £66.
A council report on the matter says it "should be noted that this increase is likely to be shared between 22 players".
A final decision on the changes will be made at the authority's leisure and culture cabinet member meeting on Thursday.
5 Comments
by Http_404
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 9:33AM
“by Snow_Leopard Monday, March 11 2013, 11:41PM
"The park belongs to the PUBLIC - NOT the council.
Their right to charge anything needs challenging in the courts."
Not actually correct, Snow_Leopard
it does belong to the council. The land was owned by the Mundy family, the last member of which, Francis Noel died in 1903, the land passed to his wife and on her death in 1929 the estate was passed to Rev William Clarke-Maxwell. He left the hall (now demolished) and 16 acres to the council, with the stipulation the land must be used 'for the benefit of the citizens of Derby'. The council also purchased more land at the same time.
So whilst it must be left with access to the public for their benefit there is nothing to say such access can't be charged for.
Weather the costs are fair and representative of the parks upkeep costs is another matter entirely”
by Snow_Leopard
Monday, March 11 2013, 11:41PM
“The park belongs to the PUBLIC - NOT the council.
Their right to charge anything needs challenging in the courts.”
by Marcus_oNE
Monday, March 11 2013, 10:37PM
“A council desperate to find as many sneaky ways to take more money from us.. Instead of cutting its budget like others are doing!”
by Miasmum
Monday, March 11 2013, 6:58PM
“The council have ruined the high street with extortionate parking fees now they are ruining the pleasure of going for a stroll around the park. Why do we let them get away with it. Let's start a revolution -anyone want to join me?”
by got2say
Monday, March 11 2013, 6:42PM
“When the number of people using the park decreases because it is too pricey, so will the revenue decrease. Self defeating!”