Knowle Bank explains to Elsie Tanner Knowle Bank feels that the motorist pay far to much to the economy in the way of VED, 80% in fuel tax, new purchase car tax which is up to £1000 in the first year, and as such should not be expected to contribute any more in the why of pay to park too shop in Stockport or any town, this should be free for 3 hours in every car park and no on street parking charges.