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    Jun 2023

    Last Updated: 27/06/2023
    Transport
    Transport

    Nidderdale Showground: new cash-only parking system announced

    by John Plummer

    | 27 Jun, 2023
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    New parking arrangements have been announced for Nidderdale Showground in Pateley Bridge.

    NIdderdale Agricultural Society, which owns the showground, said in a statement today it had severed ties with a private company and brought the car park management in-house.

    It hopes this will end a turbulent period since it ended a 21-year lease agreement with Harrogate Borough Council to operate the car park last year.

    However, neither a date for the new system nor the amount that will be charged, is yet known. Parking is currently free following the breakdown of the arrangement with the private firm.

    For many years, the car park was one of three covered by the annual £12 Pateley Bridge parking permit.

    The decision to switch to a private company led to some people unaware of the change being fined £60 by automatic number plate recognition cameras.

    The society said in a statement today:

    "Following a series of challenging months, during which both our society and car park patrons endured a nightmare experience under the management of an external company, we are pleased to announce that we have severed ties with them and terminated their contract.
    "Moving forward, we have decided to bring the car park management entirely in-house, ensuring greater control and accountability.
    "In the near future, we will be installing a new pay station, featuring a simple cash-only system. With this new setup, tickets will no longer be issued, streamlining the process for visitors."




    The statement said all proceeds generated will continue to be allocated towards the maintenance of the car park and the show field. It added:

    "Additionally, we are committed to implementing a comprehensive camera system to monitor the car park and pay station.
    "This measure aims to address issues such as vandalism and persistent abuses of the facilities. By adopting this down-to-earth and hassle-free approach, we aim to create a safer and more secure environment for everyone."