Interesting Petition Part 2

More attractive how? flower beds around the pitch? Your own personal warden?

Paying £20/25 per night for a short stay is not something many owners are keen on. Especially if they use the pitch less than 24 hrs a day.

peedee

I would be happy to use Aires but with a caravan it's unlikely I'll be able to. I'm not changing to a MH though 

I mentioned on the last thread the likely revenue per annum per car parking space. Car parks in popular areas are likely to generate higher revenue than the standard all day parking charges. The pricing structure is designed to achieve more than one all day charge each day. In fact many 'desirable' car parks may have a maximum stay of two or four hours, potentially allowing for multiple maximum charges on the same space. Any reduction in spaces on high income car parks would be resisted unless the income could be replaced somehow. 

There may be scope in some car parks to create suitable spaces in unused areas but in many there won't. The most likely 'targets' for Aires will be park and rides but they don't always have evening bus services. 

So you mean attractive financially? So you are saying you want all the plus points of using a club site, but want it a reduced rate just because you are using it for a shorter period of time?

Well I have arrived on a club site after 6pm and left before 12 and I certainly wouldn't expect a reduction in the fees. You seem to expect it just because you have a motorhome?  

The club prices are quite clear (you even get them when you book) if you or one do not like them then find somewhere cheaper?

"Less is more, certainly when it comes to what's being discussed."

Oh, the irony of that comment! 

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I think it means I want more cheap/free stays for less money? 

my last word was to Nellie on explaining what he couldn't understand.

I've describe several times how I manage my stop overs (over here), but it doesn't stop me supporting any attempt to raise awareness of the lack of 'aire' type provision in this country.

ive also said the petition was probably sent to the wrong organisation, but again, it's at least got the club admitting there is room for improvement in this area and things could be done. I also agree that LAs are probably the way to go.

the thread was raised in this section, has been allowed to run in this section yet you think that comparing the provision abroad has no relevance?

I realise that you don't want to stay on an aire, that's your choice and that of many folk who just use sites.....they want more than Aires can provide.

this is the difference between what (little) is required for a safe, cheap, stopping place and a full fat camp site, hence why charging rates are different for these two things.

i realise it doesn't appeal to you, but some folk are more than happy with just a parking space.

while the petition isnt the best, please respect Graham's awareness OP and the desire of some to make use of an 'Aires type' provision.

Moderator Edit: 

Last sentence Deleted User to follow on from Rowena's request to keep the thread polite and friendly.

The CAMC is hardly going to announce a definite policy in a reply on a thread such as this is it?

The fact remains, though, that the response does indicate that the petition has been given consideration.

I like to think that the people we members elect to run the CAMC on our behalf are receptive to recognising when a changing world demands forward thinking, rather than dismissing an idea out of hand just because it does not fit with what has worked in the past.

Graham

I thought the reply from the Club was quite telling. They articulated the reasons why it would be difficult for them to introduce such facilities on their sites and any forward investment must take account of facilities for all members and all outfits which is fair enough. However the fact they did not dismiss or discourage the introduction of such facilities requested in the petition I think indicates a greater realisation that one size does not fit all so to speak. 

David