Glasgow is already feeling the effects of the new SNP minority administration and it’s not that positive.

Essentially, the people of Glasgow are in a pay-more-get-less situation. Everyone knows about the inadequate bin uplift situation and the lack of meaningful consultation with the public in decision-making.

The latest example of this is the proposed introduction of Sunday parking charges. On the surface, this looks like a green-led policy but that argument falls flat in the face of scrutiny. It would be interesting to know the significance of introducing charges on an extra day of the week. The cost of this policy far outweighs the rewards.

Constituents have been getting in touch to highlight the damage this would do to the city centre as a hub. Elderly relatives often go into the city centre on Sundays. At a time when shopping habits are changing and the high street is being called into question, it is important to accept that the traditional use of the city centre needs to be re-defined. This proposed parking charge would not facilitate the sense of community spirit that the city centre needs to survive.

Long-established organs of society such as churches would be negatively impacted with some ministers already anticipating a significant drop in numbers. The last thing Glasgow needs is to impact negatively on one of the major uses of the city centre on Sundays. This issue is further compounded by the lack of a regular bus service on Sundays which is a real issue especially during the winter months and would hit the elderly most.

The conservative group in the council opposes this proposal. At the last full council meeting, the council under questioning promised to consider the equality impact on religion of this policy.

The administration is proud to say “People make Glasgow” and hopefully they would consider this always when making decisions.