Motorists still pay at free Craven Arms car parks
People are continuing to pay to park in a Shropshire market town despite car park fees being withdrawn more than two months ago.
People are continuing to pay to park in a Shropshire market town despite car park fees being withdrawn more than two months ago.
Visitors to Craven Arms have been able to park for free since April 1 after town councillors effectively bought a two-year parking ticket from Shropshire Council.
But the parking meters at Corvedale car park are still working, and traders have claimed people still believe they have to pay.
It comes after traders launched a campaign for improved signage in the town to advertise shops and promote free parking.
Kerry Arden, who runs Buttercup Barn Florists in Market Street, said traders were planning to approach the Highways Agency to ask for a sign to be put up on the A49 directing people to the town centre shops.
Ward councillor David Evans has also pledged to write to Shirehall bosses asking for the Corvedale parking meters to be covered over to avoid any confusion.
Craven Arms Town Council is paying Shropshire Council £5,000 a year so that residents and visitors can park for free.
Samantha Tharme, Shropshire Council's team leader for traffic and transport studies, said: "Should any drivers attempt to pay for their parking, the meter will read 'Free parking period' and will return any money to them."