In order to help the Council meet the financial savings required to deal with the pressures on public finances nationally, a new Sunday parking charge is being proposed.
The new proposals would see a £1.00 charge introduced in the Council's Newbury car parks on a Sunday. As with the rest of the week, there would also be a charge of £1.00 after 6pm on a Sunday.
Many neighbouring towns such as Basingstoke and Reading already charge for parking on a Sunday. The charges there are similar, or in some cases more expensive, than those proposed for Newbury.
David Betts, West Berkshire Executive Councillor for Highways and Transport said: "These plans will bring Newbury in line with many of our near neighbours who already have similar arrangements. We have already done a lot of work in reducing costs so I hope that the increased income will go some way to helping the Council's overall financial position."
The plans will be considered at a full Council meeting on Thursday 22 September.
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