A park and ride anywhere in North Leamington simply does not make any sense and will not benefit anyone.

1. The proposal seeks to build on green belt land near Old Milverton without just cause.

2. Proposal will hurt the local economy

* Warwick District Council acknowledges that to make Park and Ride work it will have to reduce available parking and increase car parking charges in Leamington BUT it is spending £6 million on a new multi storey car park which will increase available parking.

* Park and Ride will drive shoppers away and will hurt Leamington town centre.

* There is sufficient car parking available in Leamington, no one wants or will use Park and Ride.


3. It's not a proper Park and Ride scheme and the sums don't add up

* It will be a "virtual" service. No dedicated buses. A car park, where passengers leave their cars and catch existing bus services.

* It will increase commuting time and costs not reduce them

3. The roads can't cope with Park and Ride

* The Park and Ride operators (Stage Coach) say that dedicated bus lanes on the A452 would be necessary