Have your say on planned new Melton car park payment machines
A public survey has been launched by Melton Borough Council as part of its plan to replace payment machines in all of its car parks.
Residents, visitors and workers are being quizzed on what specific options they would like the authority to offer drivers with the new machines.
The council currently operates nine car parks with pay-and-display pay points, with drivers able to pay with coins or via the PayByPhone app.
Councillors have decided to freeze car parking charges this year and instead allocate the funding to replace all the existing pay‑and‑display machines.
A spokesperson for the borough council said: “We understand that our machines are outdated, unreliable and no longer suit modern needs.
“We want to update the technology and improve the experience for residents and visitors to the town.
“Before we progress with this, we want to hear what matters most to you about car parking and what payment options you’d like to see in the town.”
The current machines are unreliable, expensive to maintain, and no longer support modern payment technology, say the council.
The spokesperson added: “Due to them currently holding cash, the machines are also targets for theft and vandalism, which leads to further downtime and expensive repairs.
“As with any choice, we must consider the costs and benefits of the available options, and your feedback will play an important role in guiding the selection of new machines for the future of car parking.”
Go to https://haveyoursay.melton.gov.uk/growth-and-regeneration/carparkingmachines/ to give your views via the council survey before the April 30 deadline.