Council chiefs say they will will respond to businesses who are concerned about parking arrangements in Northallerton.
Last week, businesses in the town handed in a petition demanding changes to a controversial parking regime they say is driving trade and customers away.
Northallerton Business Improvement District (BID) is petitioning North Yorkshire County Council to extend High Street free parking to two hours amid concerns about declining footfall and empty shops.
Traders say the lack of free parking and over-zealous traffic wardens are causing shoppers to desert the High Street.
In response to the petition, Barrie Mason, the county council’s assistant director for highways and transportation, said: “The current parking scheme in Northallerton’s high street was introduced to make it easier for shoppers and visitors to find a parking space.
“It was also designed to improve traffic flow through the high street, by addressing the issue of vehicles being held up while drivers looked for a parking space.
“We welcome petitions as a way for people to raise their concerns.
“We have received the petition from Northallerton BID and will respond in accordance with our guidelines.”
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