Drivers in Glasgow have shared their thoughts on the changes to city centre parking charges on Sunday, with some claiming it is "all about the money". 

On Wednesday it was revealed that Glasgow City Council wants to introduce parking charges seven days a week in city centre bays which are currently free on a Sunday.

Drivers can also park for free on most single yellow lines on a Sunday but the council says free parking is having a damaging effect.

The council is proposing charging on a Sunday the same as Monday to Saturday with a £1 per 15 minutes or £4 an hour with a maximum stay of two hours.

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Now, city residents have hit out at the proposed changes across the centre. 

John Irvine wrote: "Absolute nonsense, it's just shifting the pollution a few streets up; it's all about the money for them, clearly.

"Leave Sundays as they are."

This sentiment was echoed by Brian Davey, who suggested the charges could put people off travelling into the city. 

He added: "Fleece the motorist again as usual. Sunday oh yes let's drive into the city, nice walk around, bit of shopping, spot of lunch, not any more - bye Glasgow!"

Tony Boyle, meanwhile, said he wouldn't mind the introduction of the charge if roads were repaired as a result. 

He said: "Just goes to show how cash strapped the council have become. I wouldn't mind if they fixed the pot holes, but obviously this isn't going to happen any time soon!"

David Taylor, however, has hit out at drivers who complained about the proposed introduction. 

He added: "It's amazing how people think having a car, driving it in a city centre and polluting people is a god given right.

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"You'd think we lived in a country where there no buses, trains, or car parks available everywhere.

"Why do you need to be driving through the town and parking on St Vincent St, for example, when there are loads of car parks on the edges of the city centre that can be used?"

With the charges affecting drivers, Stephen Fyfe suggested that public transport provision be increased on Sunday as a result of the plans. 

He said: "Parking on a Sunday is busy because its free and allows people to spend time in the city centre.

"Parking bays are full and so there's demand so there's a logic of the council in charging.

"But, if parking is to be charged the same as the other days of the week, then public transport needs to be encouraged to run the same as other days of the week."

One underreported benefit may come to city centre residents. 

Angie Maloney said: "At least residents who live in the city might be able to get a space. We pay for a permit and can't get parked at the weekend due to free parking."

But despite a mix of view, Rona McGinn was not pleased by the suggestion. 

She said: "Another great way to save the high street shops.... NOT!"