IN response to your article "multi-storey upgrade" (Advertiser, April 18), would it not be a good idea to follow some other countries and give the first hour free in the car park?

This would encourage people to stay and shop longer in the town centre.

At the moment, so many people dash in and dash out again as the parking fees are far too expensive.

There are many other places to go where the parking is free.

Mrs V Brisbourne

Stoneleigh Close

Oakenshaw South