Anger over Canterbury City Council's decision to increase parking fees by as much as 70p an hour | Updated: 16:41, 25 January 2021 Angry businesses already struggling with the effects of the pandemic have branded plans to hike parking charges across the Canterbury district as âabsurdâ and âgreedyâ. The Conservative-led city council is to increase the rate at some sites by as much as 70p an hour, which critics claim will âkill the high streetâ. The busy Watling Street car park in Canterbury will see charges go up by 70p an hour Business leaders say the hikes w...