'Traffic wardens' march on parking proposals

Organiser Sarah-Jane Axelby, 34, of Whielden Street, said around 50 people braved the storms to join the demonstration and chant 'no to parking plans' and 'save our town'.
Mrs Axleby, said: "People were waving from their houses and shops and a lot of people came out in the rain to start walking with us which warms your cockles. The weather didn't dampen anyone's spirits.
"We had a petition and got around 80 signatures in about two hours and people told us to keep this up. Almost every house had one of our posters up in their window."
Opposition centres on the charges to motorists and fears they will drive away trade from the businesses.
The council's original plans sparked fierce criticism earlier this year and were put on hold in April.
A final decision will be taken by Val Letheren, the county council's cabinet member for transportation, and changes will go ahead early in the new year if there is no major opposition, the council has said.
Cllr Letheren said: "It is in everyone's interest that we achieve a balance with the parking needs of residents, businesses and visitors to Amersham Old Town. It is important that any changes we propose take into consideration everyone's comments and this is why we are holding this exhibition. Ultimately we want to achieve the best possible scheme for everyone involved."
The county council is holding public exhibitions where it will reveal the full plans tomorrow (20/11) between 2pm and 8pm and on Saturday (21/11) between 10am and 2pm in St Mary's Church Rooms in Church Street.
Responses at the exhibition will be considered as part of the six-week formal consultation that starts on December 10 when the draft Traffic Regulation Order required for the proposals is published.