Press Release Halton Families Unite No Tolls For Halton Residents Halton families united behind the campaign group Halton Against (SJB) Tolls in their Campaign against unfair tolls in Halton region The campaign group are to voice their discontent to their MP Derek Twigg at a meeting to be held in Widnes Saturday 12 July 11:00–12:00 Mill Brow Snooker & Social Club Mill Brow, WA8 6RT Widnes Campaigners insist the tolls, which are currently set at £4 for a car to cross will not only hurt family incomes. It holds the knock on of reducing their freedom of movement within their own borough , Conn ODwyer local activist and spokes person for the group said this is a social injustice with vast inequalities throughout the community The bridge provides a vital link road for homes and businesses in Halton Daily usage for , Work, School, Shopping , Medical along with other local social activities Business groups have also spoken out against the ‘extortionate’ tolls. Labours Parliamentary MP for Halton, Derek Twigg has already vowed to campaign for free crossing for residents Mr ODwyer said: “Local hard working families will be hit hardest by the tolls along with the cost of living crisis, the ability to work further afield will be vastly reduced The SJB group says , we share Small Businesses’ concern that companies in the area will be spending a fortune on transport costs that are biting deeper into smaller and smaller profits. “As a result, residents will not be able to afford to travel for work, and local jobs are in jeopardy because firms are not making enough money. an annual sum of over £1300 is crippling for any family “We believe it is vital that residents and local businesses should remain toll free on the Bridges, as the current situation has such a detrimental impact on the lives of working families, businesses across the Halton region “This proposal is not only possible, it is a very realistic prospect.” Failing this, the very least we would seek is a parity with the Dartford Crossing, which charges local residents and businesses £20 a year.
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 05:18:06 +0000