AUTHOR: Cllr John Whelan DATE: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 ----- BODY:
It was hailed as a cock-up last May when Labour borough in charges for people playing tennis in our parks. Now it's game, set and match for sports fans as Labour Lambeth will drop the charges in May.

"Why the u-turn?" asks Vassall by-election candidate Stuart Barr. Red-faced council officers were forced to tell the truth. It cost more for 'Parkies' to collect the charges than the money they collected!

"This is a victory for the Conservatives on the council who campaigned against the charges," says Stuart. "We rightly stressed the value of giving everyone easier access to sport and encouraging a fitter and healthier community."

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