Mayor defends plan to introduce parking meters at popular Sydney beaches
Randwick mayor has defended a plan to introduce parking meters at popular Sydney beaches, citing community support from a recent survey. While a majority of residents back the initiative, critics argue it could harm local businesses and reduce beach access for visitors. The council plans to provide permits for residents to exempt them from the fees, aiming to balance visitor contributions with local access.
- ▪Randwick City Council plans to introduce parking meters at several beaches, including Coogee and Maroubra.
- ▪A community survey showed 54 percent of residents support the parking meter plan, while 41 percent oppose it.
- ▪Critics argue that metered parking could deter customers from local businesses and make beach access less equitable.
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Randwick mayor defends parking meter plan for popular eastern Sydney beachesDBy Declan Bowring702 ABC SydneyTopic:Local GovernmentTue 19 May 2026 at 2:10pmTue 19 May 2026 at 2:10pmTue 19 May 2026 at 2:10pmParking meters will be introduced at several Sydney beaches but locals would be exempt through the use of permits. (ABC News)In short:The mayor of a coastal Sydney council has defended a plan to introduce parking meters after a community survey found a small majority supported the idea.Opponents say the plan will hurt small businesses and make beach access less equitable.What's next?Council will add more free permits per households and consider changes to make it easier for parents of children taking part in…
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