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I agree with Eddied's comment 100%, but can't help thinking Alan's cynicism (realism?) is probably well founded.
Eddied wrote:
Personally I wouldn't knock it. Whilst a fiver would be sufficient for 24 hours, at least a council is doing something; hard enough to achieve in the UK.
We would cheerfully pay the fiver for the stopover, but the daytime option is not so attractive.
At least it's a step in the right direction, but regrettably it seems not to have been thought out carefully enough. I wonder if they consulted any motorhomers . . . like MHF, for example.
I was pleased that Fylde council have provided a parking area for motorhomers and applaud their courage in doing so,the majority of local councils in tourist areas simply put up height barriers and ''no overnight sleeping in vehicles''signs.
However I think the idea needs some tweaking,9.30 for 24 hour parking with no facilities is going to discourage some motorhomers.So far more than a third in the poll say they would not visit as the price is too high.
I still think they should look at the French aires system more closely,a lot of them are free even with water and elsan facilities,most of them impose a small charge.
The most I have ever paid for an aire was at Chamonix which was a large barrier controlled car park adjacent to the town centre- 10 for 24 hours,however fresh water,black and grey disposal were included in the price.
I still think that there will be a problem with motorhomes parking on the street in the Fylde area because of the proposed parking charges at the new aire.Which begs the question-is this a genuine attempt to provide a much needed service or merely a revenue raising exercise?
Personally I would prefer to stop at a nearby CL for a similar price and either cycle or catch the bus into town,it is a good idea and a step in right direction but still needs some alterations.
I think 10 for 24 hours would be a fair price but with a motorhome service point included in the price.
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Seems to me the important bit is the council have accepted you can park in a parking space and sleep in the van overnight in their area and it seems a poor argument were they now to say you can do it in one carparking space and not another....
No facilities provided, so no difference to any other parking space so i ll vote with my cash if its cheaper, more convenient or free elsewhere.....
I rather think the tacky run down shops and rubish strewn streets should be more of a concern for the council and the locals who are happy to tollerate the mess and make a living from it without re investing the bare minimum of a lick of paint or adequate clean up .. and as for viewing motorhome tourism as something negative when it houses tourist "cash cows," they re still in the dark ages compared to other european countries....
It's great to see a council making provision but when it's an area shared with cars and without facilities it's suitability becomes marginal I think. Maybe useful in desperation.
The price, which is higher than it would cost on a CL or an aire with facilities, almost seems to have been pitched to discourage us from using it. If we don't it will be considered a failure and discontinued.
If I was being sceptical I might think that it had been deliberately arranged that way by some in Fylde who perhaps don't want it to succeed.
On balance I don't think I would use it but I might email the council and thank them for having considered us then go on to explain why it's not suitable for me.
What a pity it turned out like this, Alan.
Sadly you may be right Alan. If this pricing is deliberate to deter Motorhomes then there is little doubt it will work and hardly any of us will use it at that price.
If however they really do want to encourage us so we spend money locally then someone needs to point them in the direction of this thread as the immediate feeling is at 14 for 24 hours we wont bother and no money will get spent. If people arrive for the night late on and leave early and just pay the 5 chances are they wont go out or spend much anyway.
I wonder what the response to the poll would have been if it had been 5 for 24 hours on a pay and display ticket like many Aires I have seen. Even I wouldn't object to a fiver for 24 hours. You park, pay an get 24 hrs from the time you put your fiver in the machine. Works in France and other countries.
It may sound strange but whilst I have no objection to paying 50 for a dinner for two or spending lots of money on nice drink and goodies I object to spending money just to park my four wheels on a bit of tarmac especially if I am not taking on water, disposing of waste or needing power.
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I am prepared to pay something, but it depends on the facilities etc.
Instead of 5, I would pay 5.95 for a Toby Carvery dinner and pitch there for the night. Never been refused at a Toby yet, or a Premier Inn for that matter.
A fresh water tap is a must at this sort of place.
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