Short stay free parking on the way for Newport
Short stay parking tickets will come to Newport this summer.
Parking machines issuing free tickets are set to be installed on Stafford Street car park in the coming months.
The aim is to increase the turnover of car park spaces and providing a boost to the economy in the town.
A statement from the town council said: "Currently, the whole of Stafford Street car park is not time limited so as long as vehicles are parked within the lined bay or display a blue badge if parked in a disabled bay vehicles can park unrestricted. The new arrangements will segregate the section of the car park closest to B&M to allow short stay parking only.
"The length of time you will be able to park in the short stay area will be three hours and you will not be able to return with two hours.
"There is no intention to start charging for parking. Newport will remain a free car parking town."
The machines are a result of a partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council, Newport Town Council, market traders and the town's Chamber of Commerce, with funding coming from the NI Park improvements package.
