The increasingly restrictive parking at New Brighton shows feudalism is alive and well.
It is understandable – wanting to protect your private fief, by not allowing others to also enjoy it. Restrict the parking and others won’t be able to enjoy the beach. Surely, as it is your own fiefdom and your right.
The parking in the lane in front of New Brighton beach is a disgrace. There is barely room for any parking, with the exception of the local lords and ladies.


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