Proposals for Gurnard have been so ill-received by residents that a petition was started to stop the charges being introduced; arguing it would have a detrimental impact on the local sailing club, pub and businesses while further increasing parking congestion in the village. To see the full breakdown of objections for each proposal, you can view the parking report and its appendices on the cabinet agenda here: iow.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=145&MId=194 It is recommended the charges be introduced to 'reduce the burden' of the overall council subsidy being provided to the highways and transportation budget, which is 'becoming increasingly difficult' to service, according to a council report.