Traders have declared victory as a council is set to scrap “ridiculous” proposals for new high street parking restrictions after a huge backlash. Some in Cheriton, Folkestone, argued it would “finish” their businesses – but the councillor responsible insists the plans were put forward in response to strong demand from residents. However, one trader has accused Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s (FHDC) Green leadership of seeing cars as “a tap to turn on for money”. In March, the local authority sent out a letter saying it was consulting on bringing in a controlled parking zone (CPZ). If i…
