Parking costs in the New Forest District Council car parks will not increase next year. 

The short stay annual parking clock remains £30 with the long stay annual clock still £140 and long stay quarterly clock £40.

The council says that car park charges in the district's towns and villages has not changed since January 2018 and "will stay the same".

Coastal car park charges will be held at the current 2021 price.

Cllr Steve Davies, the portfolio holder for environment and coastal services said: “This decision supports highstreets, local businesses, communities, and residents in the current cost of living situation by continuing to provide exceptional value parking in car parks across the district.”

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The council has invested in electric vehicle charging points and now has 29 fast chargers (22Kwh) in 10 of its car parks.

It plans to have a mixture of fast and rapid chargers in five additional car parks in the district.

Charging points will be provided in three coastal car parks at Milford and Barton on Sea and aim to be available by summer 2023.

Additional rapid chargers will be installed at Ringwood Furlong to provide a charging ‘hub’.