CAR parking charges will rise an extra 10p an hour next month, Wiltshire Council has announced.

From September 1, car parks operated by the county council will be affected by the increase, reflecting current inflation levels and rising operational costs.

The changes were agreed by the council in February, as part of the budget-making process for the financial year 2022/23.

As part of the consultation process for these changes, the council received 389 responses from members of the public.

After considering these responses, the final decision was then made by Dr Mark McClelland, Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for transport.

He said: “These changes were agreed in February as part of our budget-making process to help us better reflect current inflation levels.

“It was a difficult decision, but we have not increased parking charges in four years, and we have no intention of doing so again in the next four years.

“We have listened to residents’ feedback on these changes and have decided now to make these adjustments to parking charges and follow the strategy set out in our Local Transport Plan.

“These changes, which are evidence-based as set out in our business plan, will enable us to continue to invest in both parking and vital services in Wiltshire.”

Earlier this year, when the plans were first revealed, free parking from 3pm at Culver Street car park was scrapped.

Free parking at council-run car parks on Sundays was also halted.

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