Just a couple of weeks after announcing that new cycle lockers were to be provided at one of its park and ride sites, the York Council has introduced a new charging regime.
Cycle locker
In the past, commuters who wanted to park and then use a cycle to continue their journey into the City Centre had been able to “rent” a secure locker by providing a £15 key deposit.
A deposit will still be required but in addition a £10 monthly (£100 a year) charge will also be payable.
The Council claims that this will increase the turnover of the lockers.
The Council is also increasing the number of lockers at the sites.
• Rawcliffe Bar – increase from 10 to 20 lockers
• Grimston Bar – increase from 4 to 12 lockers
• Monks Cross – increase from 20 to 30 lockers
• Designer Outlet – provide 10 lockers
In addition to expansion at the existing sites there are proposals to provide 24 lockers at each of the two new Park & Ride sites at Poppleton Bar and Askham Bar. This will provide a total of 120 lockers across the city.
The level of charges will be amongst the highest in the country.
Predictably the decision on introducing the new charges was taken behind closed doors.
No public consultation was undertaken