HUST Chairman - Concerns About Car Parking At Edgar Street

 

The chairman of HUST, Richard Tomkins, has expressed his concern about the loss of car parking spaces at Merton Meadow which adjoins Edgar Street, the home of Hereford FC.

"There will be an impact of parking at the ground in the medium term," Tomkins told the Hereford Times.

He said that HUST surveys had shown that when supporters park on Merton Meadow around 60% of them bring others with them who probably go shopping which brings money into the city.

"If that dissipates who knows what will happen.

"The car parks are well-used, especially for the bigger gates, which is revenue for the council.

Recently the north end of the car park has been closed to allow ponds to be built.

"A lot of home fans drive to matches. Only about 50 per cent are from the city, the rest are from elsewhere in the county, or neighbouring counties."

The council have said there is parking elsewhere in the city which supporters can use. 

But that view seems at odds when a new 40 year lease has just been agreed with the football club.