Visitors driving to Truro are now able to take advantage of a new seven day a week short stay car park in the city centre which can accommodate up to 150 vehicles.

The car park in St Clement Street, behind Cornwall Council’s Carrick House offices, has previously been available only at weekends and public holidays but from Monday, April 25, the increased number of spaces has been made available throughout the week.

Parking charges and restrictions at the new car park will be the same as those applied to other short stay car parks in Truro with a maximum stay of three hours and charges starting at 70p for 30 minutes. After 5pm, there will be a flat rate charge of £1.50.

Bert Biscoe, Cornwall Council cabinet member for transport said: “As we see more and more people coming into Truro, and more and more pressure from out-of-town traders, it’s important to make the best use of council owned spaces like this. I hope this new facility will prove to be convenient, popular and with car park charges pegged at last year's prices, a much improved service being developed. If successful, it will be a significant contribution towards trying to keep prices pegged for longer.”