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Somerset Council parking charge proposal

Overview

Somerset Council is advancing the Somerset Parking Review and Charging Principles Framework, a proposal to implement a consistent county-wide pricing model. The plan utilizes a five-tier structure based on location and usage, ranging from high-demand town centers to rural areas.

A significant aspect of the proposal is the introduction of seven-day-a-week charges, which would potentially end free Sunday parking in locations such as Taunton, Yeovil, and Bridgwater. While the council’s Lead Member for Highways and Transport defended the plan as a way to ensure fairness, local leaders have expressed opposition. Specifically, the chair of Bridgwater Town Council noted that free parking serves as an incentive for visitors to use local shops and facilities.

Entities

Bridgwater · Somerset Council · Budleigh Salterton · Tim Mander · East Devon

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Devon County Council proposes East Devon parking restrictions

    Devon County Council proposes new parking and loading restrictions across East Devon, including Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, and Colyton, to manage traffic and street access.

  2. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Somerset Council proposes new county-wide parking charge structure

    Somerset Council is moving toward a new five-tier parking charge structure that could introduce seven-day fees and end free Sunday parking in some areas by December.

Sources

burnham-on-sea.com · burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk · ca.sports.yahoo.com · dkr.dk · exmouthjournal.co.uk · newquayvoice.co.uk