Meetings in Whitchurch and Wem over parking charges

North Shropshire residents are being urged to have their say on controversial plans to introduce parking charges in their towns.

Public meetings have been called in Whitchurch and Wem over the draft parking strategy that has been unveiled by Shropshire Council.

Residents in Whitchurch fear the proposals could kill the town centre claiming shops are already struggling in the current economic climate.

Shropshire Council wants to introduce fees to provide a consistent approach to parking across the county.

The meeting in Whitchurch will be held on September 8 at 7pm in the Civic Centre.

Shropshire councillor for Whitchurch South, Gerald Dakin, said: "We would like as many members of the public as possible to attend."

Wem Town Council and Wem Rural Parish Council have also joined forces to hold a public meeting which will take place at Edinburgh House, Wem, on September 9 at 6.30pm.