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Parking Meter Vandalism in North Berwick: A Sign of Public Frustration
In North Berwick, East Lothian, new parking meters were vandalized before they could even be used. Out of forty installed, at least thirty were damaged, causing a £38,000 repair cost. The Gullane Area Community Council, while not condoning the attacks, expressed deep frustration over the issue, citing repeated pushback from residents and businesses who doubt the meters effectiveness. The rollout in North Berwick was delayed due to a petition with nearly four thousand signatures calling for a full pause. Critics argue that the fees are more like revenue grabs than ways to boost town centers.
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