Parking Charges Hit North Berwick Shops

North Berwick traders are reeling from a sharp drop in business after new parking charges hit their wallets — some losing up to $1,000 a day — as confusion over signage and fear of $50 fines keep shoppers away. Council members called it a “cry for help,” noting locals are now doing quick, no-frills trips instead of browsing, hurting businesses reliant on casual foot traffic. The Labour-run council resisted pausing the charges, insisting the scheme needs time to “bed in” and that better parking for visitors will ultimately boost the economy. Despite pressure, they voted to keep the rules in place, promising a progress report in August — leaving local shops hoping the adjustment period won’t cost them too much. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fca96b9f83cf55ce