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I think the 2030 closing of the P+R is based on the bus stopping and the staff in the office finishing. If somebody has witnessed later entry maybe Kent CCC were playing a match, when I think the bus and P+R operate late, because the bus serves the stop at the ground.
As far as the comment on The Gate pub and people recommending it, I had not looked in there till last visit to the P+R. We did not even stay for a drink - atmosphere was not my idea of a pub - just a bar and eatery run by a chain.
I had started to get reluctant to recommend the P+R because it was getting so busy, but now they have organised the overspill CP officially there is plenty of room.
I am in regular contact with the Manager for Car Parks, a very approachable guy, and we had a meeting last year where he was seeking my advice about what facilities they should provide at the new MH facility at Wincheap P+R.
In the past when approaching Canterbury from the north on the A2 one had to exit and drive quite a way on minor roads. A new A2 Junction is being created at Wincheap and part of that development is to extend the P+R there and provide MH spaces and service facilities. It will be easier access than continuing to the 'Bridge' exit to backtrack to the New Dover Rd. P+R.
All praise to Canterbury Council, but especially to Colin the Manager. Between them they provide excellent facilities and I think Wincheap could be even better, possibly two service points.
One of the guys in the existing P+R office came out of retirement just because Colin, his old boss, is running it - says a lot.
I would love to take a few councils round there to see what can be done.
Geoff