Feedback wanted on parking plans for eight Devon towns

Eight areas have been identified in the council's parking plans

People in eight Devon towns are getting an opportunity to leave feedback on plans to introduce new parking measures.

Devon County Council is hoping new pay and display spaces will cut congestion in what it calls "key areas".

Locations incude: Braunton, Crediton, Dartmouth, Honiton, Okehampton, Salcombe, Sidmouth and Tavistock.

From 1 December, people will have 21 days to give feedback via the council's website.

'Striking a balance'

Following consultation with local people, the proposals also include one hour of free parking in the new spaces in all eight communities.

The council said the new policy struck "the right balance of keeping costs down for users while delivering the benefits we have identified".

Stuart Hughes, council cabinet member for highways management, said: "I understand there may be concerns ... and that is why we have talked to local groups and elected members to ensure that the first hour parking is free.

"Pay and display has been in place in many communities in Devon for some years, and we believe it is one of the components that is needed to ensure a healthy high street and community.

"It encourages turnover of parking spaces, thereby increasing the availability of town centre parking in busy areas; it reduces congestion and may encourage some to walk and cycle more."

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