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£2.1m investment in new parking infrastructure planned by council

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A council is planning to put £2.1m into improving parking infrastructure and technology.Cornwall Council’s cabinet voted to endorse the plans, which include simplified tariffs, new machines and barriers to enable drivers to pay on exit, improved signage and new systems to consider the needs of carers who need to park in areas with restricted parking.The Council say improving technology in car parks means enforcement officers will be able to focus on tackling drivers who park illegally or cause an obstruction on the county’s streets.In the longer term, plans include putting in the infrastructure which will enable people to book a parking space in advance.A meeting of the full council will consider the request for £2.1m investment in July.