People asked for views on council car park plans

The council hopes to generate income from leasing the car parks out

People in Cornwall are being asked for their views on proposals to lease a number of council-managed car parks to a private company.

Cornwall Council's proposals suggest 28 of the 260 car parks in the county should be removed from the current parking order, which sets out local authority car parks, spaces, charges and enforcement restrictions.

David Harris, deputy leader of the council, said the proposals would "ensure the car parks can continue to be well-maintained" and would also mean the council could focus its resources elsewhere.

He said if the plans were approved, the council would lease out the 28 car parks to a "single company" which would be responsible for managing them.

Income 'will be shared'

The council previously said the decentralisation of some of its car parks was part of a bid to save £2m.

Harris added: "Should these proposals be approved we will then look to lease out these car parks to a single company which will then be responsible for maintenance, improvements and operations.

"The council will receive rental income from these car parks, and any additional income generated will be shared."

As part of the consultation, residents are also being asked for their views on proposals to reduce the minimum spend for the JustPark wallet from £50 to £30; return Old Bridge Street in Truro to a short stay car park and remove the £31.50 long stay charge and introduce reserved parking permits at Tolcarne Road Car Park in Newquay.

The consultation runs until Thursday 9 January.