“ Where is the evidence that people using the 7 parking spaces "head for The Spires or elsewhere"? It may be only 7 parking spaces out of 700, but they are in a central position and are very well used especially by people wanting to pop quickly into one or two shops in the High Street, often with young children, without the hassle of going to one of the car parks and walking.
The decrease in pollution will be minimal as this is mainly caused by traffic especially HGVs passing through the High Street.
Where is the evidence that this scheme will reduce the number of charity shops which you imply.
The moving of the loading bays as mentioned by Rachel will make life very difficult in Union St and Salisbury Road.
I am not against change or improving the High Street but I think this is a bad proposal which has been badly thought out and looks as though it is being rushed through as quickly as possible. ”