THE cost of parking is to be cut in some Cornish towns, including Fowey.

Cornwall Council has reduced the price of evening only season tickets in selected car parks.

The decision was taken, said the council, to help residents who have said evening and overnight parking on the street is difficult.

During consultation with residents about parking last year, one of the issues raised was the problem of finding somewhere to park overnight. 

So the Council has introduced a reduced price evening only season ticket. 

For £50, you can buy a ticket which is valid for the whole year or, if the issue only affects you at certain times of the year, or you prefer to spread the cost, you can buy a season ticket valid for six months for £25 or for 3 months for £12.50.

 Cornwall Council cabinet member for transport Geoff Brown said:  ‘We have slashed the cost of the evening season ticket in selected car parks in several towns from £150 down to £50 for the year.’

The times when evening charges apply vary from car park to car park.

The season ticket is only valid for the registered vehicle and it is not possible to guarantee that a parking space will be available.

In Fowey, the tickets will be valid in Caffa Mill, Main and Readymoney car parks.