evidence: Larne Business Forum today (Friday 2nd February 2024) warmly welcomed the recent decision by Mid and East Antrim Council that it has reversed its decision in relation to charges at the Exchange Road and Circular Road East car parks in Larne. [...] At a well attended meeting with local councillors in October 2023 members of the Larne Business Forum were able to set out a wide range of damaging impacts flowing from the decision to introduce charges in these car parks. Those impacts included reduced footfall, reduced revenue, less casual shopping and dwell time and a dramatic reduction in leisurely shopping. [...] Chairman of the Larne Business Forum Brian McRandal commented on the revised MEA policy in relation to the Exchange Road and Circular Road East saying: