“ The problem is undoubtedly caused by the ridiculously high charges in the hospital car park. If these were more reasonable, or as one person suggested were free for the first 3 hours, then the sick and needy could afford to use the car park and would not need to park in the surrounding streets. And of course the parking should also be free for the staff. This is just yet another way for the council to get money! My road is very near to the hospital and we have no issues parking, and do not want a extension to the parking restrictions area at all! Sort the car park out for god sake, reduce the charges and stop being so money grabbing! ”