00:00Liverpool hospitality leaders are challenging the City Council over extended evening parking
00:06charges.
00:07More than a dozen businesses have joined legal action seeking a reversal of the policy, which
00:12means motorists pay after 6pm in city centre streets.
00:16Restaurant owner Paul Askew says the change is affecting businesses, including those around
00:22the theatre district.
00:23The council says the move creates a standard approach across the city centre.
00:28The legal challenge was started by former councillor Alfie Hinks.
00:32The council is seeking to dismiss the challenge.
00:36Hospitality businesses say they want support as they face rising pressures.
00:40They say debate will continue over the charges.
