Infinity Bridge Troll_IMG_3354
Due to the tight spending cuts forced upon local Councils by central Government Stockton has now had to introduce a toll bridge system on the Infinity Bridge in an attempt to raise much needed finance for public services.
I was shocked when I attempted to cross the bridge the other evening and come face to face with their Toll enforcement officer who was demanding a £1 each way to cross the bridge.
I initially thought this was a prank but on visiting Stockton Borough Council's website I found this statement
"Infinity Bridge Tax is your contribution to the many services the Council provides. This includes education, libraries, waste collections, regeneration schemes, leisure facilities and environmental matters. Elements of the tax also contribute towards policing, fire services and parish charges."
Infinity Bridge Troll_IMG_3354
Due to the tight spending cuts forced upon local Councils by central Government Stockton has now had to introduce a toll bridge system on the Infinity Bridge in an attempt to raise much needed finance for public services.
I was shocked when I attempted to cross the bridge the other evening and come face to face with their Toll enforcement officer who was demanding a £1 each way to cross the bridge.
I initially thought this was a prank but on visiting Stockton Borough Council's website I found this statement
"Infinity Bridge Tax is your contribution to the many services the Council provides. This includes education, libraries, waste collections, regeneration schemes, leisure facilities and environmental matters. Elements of the tax also contribute towards policing, fire services and parish charges."