Derbyshire – RHA calls for coach parking to reopen

The RHA is supporting moves to reopen a parking area for coaches in a Derbyshire village.

The facility in Matlock Bath is currently in use by travellers and not available to coach operators.

Derbyshire Dales District Council has consulted on plans to earmark other locations to the families which would free up the parking spot that accommodates up to nine coaches and 22 cars.

The RHA has responded to the consultation and calls for the site to made available to coaches again. They say it would boost the local economy amid reports that some operators are reluctant to stop in the village given the lack of parking.

Andy Warrender, RHA Operations Manager, Coach Sector, said: “Matlock Bath is a long-established visitor destination and coaches provide a significant proportion of tourism traffic to the village and wider Derbyshire Dales area.

“We support efforts to restore the parking area which would benefit tourists, coach operators and the local economy alike.”

Officials are expected to discuss consultation responses before the end of the year.

Meanwhile, the RHA has called on the Chancellor for measures in her upcoming budget that will support coach operators to help drive economic growth.

Key asks include on roads investment, incentivising the uptake of low-carbon fuels, and full expensing for leased assets. 

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