Business leaders have asked the council to reconsider plans to extend parking charges to 10pm across the city.
The Glasgow Times revealed the SNP administration at the City Chambers has put on hold the proposal to extend it to 10pm in the city centre.A letter signed by more than a dozen business groups and traders has been sent to Susan Aitken, the council leader outlining their concerns.The change will not come into effect until at least 2025 but the businesses fear it will lead to loss of trade and loss of jobs.
The letter states: “Virtually all businesses and many workers in the city fear its potential adverse effects, from diminished turnover to challenges in staff retention and recruitment. “The ripple effect could jeopardise the livelihoods of the supply chains of these businesses as well.
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