I READ with dismay that there are proposed parking charges at Hardwick Hall park, Sedgefield (Echo, June 18).
I know costs have to be met, but surely car parking charges will only put people off visiting the park.
There is a Park Run every Saturday which is an encouragement to take up running. It has been on the go since March and now attracts a field of approximately 100 people, who extensively use the cafe.
If there is be a charge, then it would be sensible to make it free to volunteers, 50p to Park Runners and £1 all day for visitors. I have a feeling, though, that the charges will be set a lot higher.
John Brant, Darlington.
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