Batman-inspired light to share Cambridge campaigner’s anti-congestion charge message
A campaigner against the proposed Cambridge congestion charge has been inspired by Batman’s famous bat signal to get his message across.
Neil Mackay, owner of Mackays electrical and tool shop on East Road in Cambridge, has devised a high-powered beam to convey his thoughts to councillors.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership has proposed a daily charge for vehicles driving in Cambridge city to fund an improved bus service.
Mr Mackay is part of the Cambridge Residents Group opposing the charge and will be holding a second rally against it this month.
Using a torch, a lens, two aluminium tubes and some precision-cut lettering, Neil has been shining his message of opposition to the charge on to the Guildhall and Castle Hill.
He said: “I came up with the idea that if we were to cast an image on to some of the large, prominent buildings around Cambridge, with a clear message about the congestion charge, it might be a useful way to make out point to the powers that be that we won’t stand for this charge.
“It looks a bit like a bat signal and is a call out to everyone who disagrees with this charge.
“It has received a big response on social media.”
Three protest marches will set off from Shire Hall, Tesco’s car park on Newmarket Road and Sainsbury’s car park on Brooks Road at noon on Sunday, February 26.
They are set to converge at 1pm on Parker’s Piece for a rally with speakers.