Devon council drops old cars double parking charge plan

Parking charges are expected to begin in October or November

A Devon council has dropped plans to charge employees with older cars a higher rate for parking at work.

Staff at Teignbridge District Council's Newton Abbot headquarters will, however, still have to pay a flat-rate daily charge of 50p.

Plans to deduct the parking charges from staff salaries was also dropped in favour of a "pay on the day" policy.

No final decision was made on whether to waive or reduce charges for car sharing, hybrids or electric cars.

The length of time visitors will be allowed to park without charge has not been finalised. One hour was originally suggested, but this could be amended to 90 minutes or two hours.

The amended proposals will go to the council's chief executive and discussions will take place with staff and unions.

The parking charges will be introduced in late October or early November.