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Small companies could be forced to pay £350 per parking space

Small business have called on the government to scrap legislation that would allow local authorities to charge firms that provide private parking spaces for their employees.

The Department for Transport (DfT) last week finished consulting on proposals that will allow local councils to raise extra money through the workplace parking levy scheme.

A number of local authorities are awaiting approval from the government to implement the levy, which could see employers charged as much as £350 per space.

"The government should be working hard to support businesses and relieve this burden, not add to it," said the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) chief executive, Phil Orford.

"Some employees have no choice but to drive to work, which means that getting rid of parking is simply not an option for most small businesses."

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Post Date: March 9th, 2009