WORRIED by rising bills, Chelmsfordians still spent millions this Christmas buying gifts for their loved ones in the city centre.But as many struggle ahead of a long-awaited January pay cheque, it has emerged Chelmsford City Council pocketed nearly £13 million in parking fees over the past four years – the biggest haul in Essex.Council leader Roy Whitehead insists the surplus cash will help freeze council tax increases, yet critics have lambasted the authority."In the long term,...
