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Britain's army of 'white van' tradesmen say they are being forced to pass on the cost of 'extortionate' council parking charges and motoring fees to customers –with some even threatening to boycott city centres altogether.
Homeowners are footing the cost of steep parking fee rises and 'green' motoring charges that can land builders, plumbers and electricians with bills of up to £139.50 a day in one area of London.
According to the Federation of Master Builders, 80 per cent of builders have had to raise prices due to spiralling parking charges.
Charlie Mullins, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, accused councils of creating a 'hostile environment' for tradesmen.
Britain's army of 'white van' tradesmen say they are being forced to pass on the cost of 'extortionate' council parking charges and motoring fees to customers –with some even threatening to boycott city centres altogether
Homeowners are footing the cost of steep parking fee rises and 'green' motoring charges that can land builders, plumbers and electricians with bills of up to £139.50 a day in one area of London. In North London, Islington Council charges up to £6.20 an hour to park between 8.30am and 6.30pm, with a £5-an-hour surcharge for diesel vehicles. (Above, traffic on the A40 in West London)
In North London, Islington Council charges up to £6.20 an hour to park between 8.30am and 6.30pm, with a £5-an-hour surcharge for