New Hornsea parking plan after increase in tourist coaches

The extra parking measures will be trialled for 18 months, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said

New parking measures for buses and coaches are to be introduced in Hornsea following an increase in visitors.

A section of the car park at the town's Freeport shopping village has been allocated for coaches, East Riding of Yorkshire Council said.

In addition, one of the five bays on Parva Road will be turned into a drop-off only space.

It would allow coach drivers to unload passengers before heading to Freeport to park.

The council said the measures would run for an 18-month trial after which a decision would be made as to whether they should be made permanent. 

Additional parking for coaches will be provided at Hornsea Freeport

Councillor Barbara Jefferson said: "This is very welcome news indeed, and should help alleviate the issues in Hornsea for coach parking.

"We also acknowledge that similar challenges exist in Mappleton, but there is no formal coach park or appropriate drop-off point available.  

"We are, however, installing directional signage to encourage coaches to also park at Hornsea Freeport. 

"We have written to all coach operators to advise them of these new initiatives, and I look forward to a successful summer season in Hornsea, welcoming tourists to this lovely part of the East Riding coast."