I AM one of the residents  against the parking fees and always shop in Coleford. But as from this week my shopping will be done where there is free parking.

It may cost me more than the 20p in petrol but if you don't protest you will be ignored. And we all know 20p this year will be 30p next. The council will use it as a cash machine.

I feel sorry for the retail businesses in Coleford. They have to take the brunt of this council's mistake.

– Ray Newman, Coleford.