MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire Council has been asked to reconsider its plans for a paid parking trial at Flinders pier. “There are no pristine sandy beaches, walking trails, bike paths or cafes to justify the charge in the same way as other seaside locations where parking fees have been introduced,” chairperson of the Save Flinders Pier campaign Charles Reis said. Reis, named by the shire as its 2023 Local Champion, said that council’s plan for charged parking at Flinders was problematic and parking should remain free. Parking areas at Flinders, Sunnyside North Beach, Mount Eliza and Schnapper Point, Mornington are included…