A decision has been made, but the debate rumbles on – as town councillors demand clarity on new parking charges in Sudbury, and their impact locally. Sudbury Town Council aired its frustrations this month at the decision by Babergh District Council’s cabinet to cut free parking and introduce new tariffs from 2025 – despite heavy opposition. The changes at council-owned car parks in Sudbury, Hadleigh and Lavenham aim to help address the district’s £6.7 million budget gap over the next four years. Approved in August, they include a new £1 fee for one hour in a short-stay car park, and two hours …
