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Petrol Prices Increasing Again!
Due to the government’s 2p rise in fuel duty that was announced in the budget but just came into force yesterday, petrol prices are ‘on the up’ again around the country.
In Burton, the cheapest price is currently 92.9p for unleaded and 94.9p for diesel but some local petrol stations have increased their prices already and the others are likely to follow suit in the very near future.
Burton petrol prices aren’t too bad though compared to may towns and cities. In fact, the UK average for a litre of unleaded petrol is now over 98p!
To see where the cheapest petrol can be found in Burton now (or at any time), visit InBurton petrol Watch.
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Burton Car Park Prices to Increase
Proposed Change in Car Parking Prices for Burton
Council car parks in Burton upon Trent could see a few changes in the next couple of months as the Authority considers increasing prices for the first time in three and a half years. This is the first major review of the car parking prices since 2004 and aims to simplify the pricing structure in the town.
East Staffordshire Borough Council operates nine pay and display car parks in Burton – Cooper’s Square (Surface and Roof Top), Burton Place, High Street, Meadowside, The Library, Bond Street, Fleet Street and New Street.
Following a review of the existing pricing structure, a decision has been made to increase parking charges in the town. This will equate to a rise from 60p to 80p for an hour-long stay and £1.20 to £1.60 for up to three-hours. The Council has also taken the opportunity to simplify the tariff structure by adopting a pricing policy based on hourly increments in all the car parks. This will provide greater flexibility for drivers and enable the Council to readily monitor performance and usage.
“East Staffordshire Borough Council has put a lot of time and thought into the best way to make our car parks both useful and attractive to local residents and shoppers from out of town,” said Councillor Robert Hardwick, Deputy Leader for Development and Regeneration.
“We have endeavoured to find a balance that provides benefits for both the drivers who are travelling into town and businesses who want to encourage people to Burton.
“For example, the Council is currently working hard on the delivery of a major refurbishment scheme for the Burton Place car park and the additional income generated through a rise in tariffs will enable the Authority to further invest in the car park infrastructure, which will in turn benefit the town’s economy.”
The Council is also proposing setting up an annual sinking fund to further improve the maintenance of car parks.
It is proposed that the charges will come into effect from 1st November 2007.
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Burton on Trent Taxi Awards 2007
East Staffordshire Borough Council have just completed their 2nd Taxi Driver and Company of the year awards. 1,300 votes were cast which is a 90% increase on last year.
Driver of the Year 2007 was Mr Malcolm Lees who works for Malcolms Taxis. Mr Lees was chosen because of his respect for disabled passengers, maintaining an immaculate taxi and offering to assist wherever possible.
He received a framed certificate, a commemorative shield and a free Combined Driver Licence for one year.
Taxi Company of the Year has been awarded to Dells for their exceptional customer service, especially to their disabled customers. The company has received a framed certificate, a commemorative shield and a free operator licence for one year.
A formal presentation took place where the winners were presented with their prizes by Councillor Liz Staples, Chairman of the Licensing Committee who said “The response to the competition was excellent. Its a great way for the people of East Staffordshire to show their appreciation for the effort and hard work of local taxi firms and their drivers”.
For more information on Burton Taxis click here.
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A38 Roadworks Near Toyota
Overnight resurfacing work begins on the northbound A38 near Derby
A three mile section of the northbound A38 between the Toyota Interchange and A516 Mickleover junction will be resurfaced overnight from Monday, 18 June to Friday, 13 July.
In order to keep disruption to a minimum, the work will be carried out when traffic flows are lightest, between 8pm and 6am, each night from Monday to Saturday, and will involve full closure of the northbound carriageway.
Traffic will be diverted west down the A50 then north to the A516 to rejoin the A38 at Mickleover.
The northbound slip roads at the Findern roundabout will be closed occasionally to allow for resurfacing works. There will be advance notice of the closure dates and clear diversion routes will be signed to help drivers.
Two laybys on the northbound section of the A38 to be resurfaced will be permanently closed for safety reasons.
Highways Agency project sponsor Kam Khokhar said:
“By closing this section of road, we will be able to complete the work in a much shorter time while also providing our contractors with a safer working environment.
“Because traffic is lighter overnight, drivers should not experience too many delays, especially as the diversion route is relatively short.
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Big Differences in Burton Petrol Prices!
There is currently a massive 3p difference between the petrol prices of Burton’s 5 cheapest petrol stations.
This is the biggest price gap I’ve seen in the year that I have been listing the cheapest prices on the InBurton website…… and bear in mind that these are the cheapest petrol stations in town (with 92.9p the cheapest). Others are charging more!
3p may not seem like a great deal but for those of you who still like to think in Gallons, it’s 13.5p a gallon and could be an extra £1.50 or £2 on a tank of unleaded.
If you like to shop around to find the cheapest petrol or diesel in Burton, we always keep the latest prices on the InBurton petrol Watch page.
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