Long term plans for the future of parking in Cornwall - including a £2.1m investment into improving technology in car parks - have been given the green light by Cornwall Council’s cabinet.

The Positive Parking Framework for Cornwall sets out a range of measures which will be put in place.

The aims of the framework 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.

Improving technology in car parks means enforcement officers will be able to focus on tackling drivers who park illegally or cause an obstruction on Cornwall’s streets.

In the longer term, plans include putting in the infrastructure which will enable people to book a parking space in advance.