The cost of living is already squeezing many of us, and the changes in parking regulations in Deansgate, Manchester are adding to that burden. A sign now clearly states 'no free parking from 8pm to 8am' at St John Street on Deansgate. Not only do we have this problem, we also have regularly parking suspensions especially on the weekend. These rule has led to a surge in parking tickets for unsuspecting drivers and seem purely driven by profit motivations. It's even more infuriating when you compare our parking condition to nearby cities, where public free parking starts as early as 6pm.

This policy not only poses an unnecessary financial burden on us residents, but also discourages people from visiting our vibrant city center. Increasingly, to avoid the exorbitant costs of parking, people are visiting the Trafford centre instead of our local businesses. This is gravely impacting the local economy and the very life of Deansgate.

We are calling for Manchester City Council to rethink these changes, consider the impact on residents and local economy, and extend free parking hours in Deansgate. The goal is a balance between the council's revenue needs and the residents' rights.

Stand with us in our fight to make Deansgate more accessible and economically vibrant. Sign the petition to urge Manchester City Council to extend free parking hours in Deansgate.