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Devon businessman buys car park and makes it free | Devon businessman buys car park and makes it free |
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A businessman has been described as a "star" and "legend" after taking over a village car park and making it free. | A businessman has been described as a "star" and "legend" after taking over a village car park and making it free. |
Seafield car park in Westward Ho! previously cost £3 per day, but now Rob Braddick has taken over the facility from Torridge District Council. | Seafield car park in Westward Ho! previously cost £3 per day, but now Rob Braddick has taken over the facility from Torridge District Council. |
The business he owns, Braddicks Leisure, includes a bar near the car park called the Pier House. | The business he owns, Braddicks Leisure, includes a bar near the car park called the Pier House. |
However, he said: "It's not all about taking money. It is nice to give something back to the community." | However, he said: "It's not all about taking money. It is nice to give something back to the community." |
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Mr Braddick would not say how much he paid for the lease. | Mr Braddick would not say how much he paid for the lease. |
His grandfather, Leslie Braddick, previously owned the land the car park was built on but he was bought out in the early 1960s. | His grandfather, Leslie Braddick, previously owned the land the car park was built on but he was bought out in the early 1960s. |
Mr Braddick said: "I would like people to come in and have a drink, but it is also next to an amazing walking route. The car park is for anybody to use, completely free." | Mr Braddick said: "I would like people to come in and have a drink, but it is also next to an amazing walking route. The car park is for anybody to use, completely free." |
The 20-space car park was pay and display with charges all day, including bank holidays. | The 20-space car park was pay and display with charges all day, including bank holidays. |
Villagers responded with delight to the news on Mr Braddick's Facebook page. | Villagers responded with delight to the news on Mr Braddick's Facebook page. |
Lizzie Warrener described it as "a marvellous gesture", while Roger Pullen said he was "a fine example in the community". | Lizzie Warrener described it as "a marvellous gesture", while Roger Pullen said he was "a fine example in the community". |
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