When has a council that is supposed to be short of money built a hotel, cinema and food outlets?

I am informed there is a discounted car parking rate for those staying in the Travelodge.

I am also informed that cinema goers have 3.5 free hours parking, but how does that work when leaving the complex?

https://www.forgeisland.co.uk/

‪@stevecoatesdotnet‬ will also being doing his take on it.