We, the undersigned, believe that the beaches of East Lothian should be free to access for everyone to enjoy.
East Lothian Council is intending to levy all year round charges at its 13 beach car parks across the county. This is proposed to come into force in June 2007. The implementation of these charges will discourage people from East Lothian and beyond from enjoying this wonderful natural asset and will most penalise those who cannot afford the charges.
East Lothian Council actively encourages the community to take part in healthy, outdoors activities. These charges directly penalise those who wish to participate in these.
We ask that the council should overturn the decision to charge for the use of these car parks and hence encourage people to take maximum advantage of our wonderful beaches.
I have been hearing from so many of you about how these beaches serve as an essential escape for your families. The council remains silent regarding our concerns but your stories remind me why this fight is so necessary for our community.
April 10, 2007
Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why our beaches must remain accessible to every family. This momentum proves that I am not the only one who sees these charges as a barrier to the place I grew up loving.
Reached 100 supporters
April 8, 2007
6 Comments
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Dave Khan
19 years ago
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Keep our beaches free. Charging for parking is just a money grab plain and simple.
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Sarah Gray
19 years ago
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total nonsense my kids love these beaches and we go every weekend. stop trying to squeeze every penny out of us local families.
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Gordon Chen
19 years ago
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Ridiculous. We pay our council tax already. Why should we be taxed again just to go for a walk by the sea?
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Fiona Cunningham
19 years ago
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I wont be able to afford to visit anymore if they start this. So unfair to pensioners.
J
Jenny Bennett
19 years ago
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Been going to these beaches my whole life and never had to pay. Leave them alone!!!!
M
Mark Vogel
19 years ago
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Disgraceful. The council want us to be active but then put up barriers. Do better.
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We, the undersigned, believe that the beaches of East Lothian should be free to access for everyone to enjoy.
East Lothian Council is intending to levy all year round charges at its 13 beach car parks across the county. This is proposed to come into force in June 2007. The implementation of these charges will discourage people from East Lothian and beyond from enjoying this wonderful natural asset and will most penalise those who cannot afford the charges.
East Lothian Council actively encourages the community to take part in healthy, outdoors activities. These charges directly penalise those who wish to participate in these.
We ask that the council should overturn the decision to charge for the use of these car parks and hence encourage people to take maximum advantage of our wonderful beaches.
I have been hearing from so many of you about how these beaches serve as an essential escape for your families. The council remains silent regarding our concerns but your stories remind me why this fight is so necessary for our community.
April 10, 2007
Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why our beaches must remain accessible to every family. This momentum proves that I am not the only one who sees these charges as a barrier to the place I grew up loving.
Reached 100 supporters
April 8, 2007
6 Comments
D
Dave Khan
19 years ago
Featured
Keep our beaches free. Charging for parking is just a money grab plain and simple.
S
Sarah Gray
19 years ago
Featured
total nonsense my kids love these beaches and we go every weekend. stop trying to squeeze every penny out of us local families.
G
Gordon Chen
19 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous. We pay our council tax already. Why should we be taxed again just to go for a walk by the sea?
F
Fiona Cunningham
19 years ago
Featured
I wont be able to afford to visit anymore if they start this. So unfair to pensioners.
J
Jenny Bennett
19 years ago
Featured
Been going to these beaches my whole life and never had to pay. Leave them alone!!!!
M
Mark Vogel
19 years ago
Featured
Disgraceful. The council want us to be active but then put up barriers. Do better.
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Keep our beaches free. Charging for parking is just a money grab plain and simple.