Conservatives on the Vale of White Horse District Council joined with local residents to voice their opposition the Lib Dem plans to introduce parking charges in the evenings and weekends. Abingdon Councillor Peter Jones said, "We believe that this would have a harmful effect on Abingdon, particularly affecting churches and voluntary groups." Following such strong public opposition to the Lib Dem plans, they were forced to unveil a climb down at this weeks budget meeting. "This is a victory for local people" said Conservative Leader, Cllr Melinda Tilley, adding "we must end the Lib Dem war on the motorist".