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flag Rising fees and parking costs cut York city center spending by £8M in 2025, pushing shoppers away.

flag Rising business rates and parking fees are pushing shoppers away from York’s city center, contributing to an £8 million drop in spending in 2025, according to the York Retail Forum. flag Some shops face nearly tripled rates, while parking charges rose to £5.30 per hour, prompting locals to shop elsewhere. flag The council has launched a parking review and invested £6 million in bus services. flag Despite closures of long-standing stores like Sainsbury’s Foss Bank and P&S Hobbies, new openings, including a larger Next store and the reopened Coppergate Centre, offer some hope.

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