The charges, at sites including Otley Chevin Forest Park , Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam , have been signed off by Leeds City Council - despite a consultation showing “clear opposition” to the proposals, according to a report from the authority. There will also be charges at Golden Acre Park and Middleton Park bike hub. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
A council spokesperson said that the authority needs “substantial investment” and that the income would ensure teams can continue to maintain parks and green spaces. But a critic described the charges as a tax on health and wellbeing. Conservative Coun Barry Anderson, who represents Adel and Wharfedale, said: “I am absolutely disgusted that the council is going ahead with these car parking charges.
“The views of local residents have been summarily dismissed. Overwhelmingly, people said no to these proposals for a variety of reasons. It is my intention to call this decision in and ask the council to reconsider.
“I have made the case on behalf of residents, and residents have eloquently made the case themselves and cited a number of reasons why these charges should not be implemented. They are unfair and unjust.” Advertisement Advertisement Don’t miss any of the latest stories and breaking news from Leeds w.