YORK'S council has attempted to plug its funding gap by squeezing the motorist. The introduction of evening car park charges in particular has incensed the city.

Tonight we carry another story about the negative impact of this decision. We publish a supplement backed by traders furious at the policy. And, on this page, we publish the latest batch of readers' letters expressing their dismay.

Clearly the council faces serious financial problems. But the message from every quarter is that this parking tax will do more harm than good. When will that message get through?

Updated: 09:29 Monday, July 19, 2004