A resident parking scheme is to be trialled in Weston-super-Mare.  

The scheme will introduce parking controls on certain streets with the aim of helping “residents, commuters and other vehicles share available parking spaces fairly”. 

While a definite start date is yet to be confirmed, it is thought the scheme will launch in early 2025 and last twelve months, after which it will be reviewed.  

It will give priority to “permit holders” during certain hours of operation, with details on how to apply for a permit being released closer to the start date.  

Councillor Mike Bell, Leader of North Somerset Council, said the scheme is a response to complaints from locals urging the council to do more on parking. 

“This is something Councillor Robert Payne and I have been campaigning for over many years,” he said. 

“Residents have told us time and again that they want action to tackle parking and this is a chance to test whether a residents' parking scheme will help before we look to implement it in other areas.  

“A residents' parking scheme does not solve everything and not everyone will welcome it, but we are keen to test this out and see if it does make life easier for people living in the town centre area.” 

For more information and the full list of the areas which will be affected visit the council website.