A NEWQUAY business body has launched a campaign against Cornwall Council plans to introduce winter car park charges.

Newquay BID argues Cornwall Council’s plan to impose winter charges Albany Road, Belmont Place, Dane Road and Tregunnel Hill car parks in Newquay as well as at Watergate Bay will have a “negative” impact on businesses and residents.

Mark Warren, the manager of Newquay BID, believes the town should be supported “as much as possible” during the quitter winter months.

Cornwall Council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to take part in a public consultation on the proposed off street parking order amendment plans.

Mr Warren said: “Cornwall Council is once again proposing to introduce winter car parking charges across car parks in Cornwall, including several car parks in Newquay. This is something that was previously stated would not happen.

“We will be strongly campaigning against this proposal and have already written to Cornwall Council and our Newquay representatives on Cornwall Council to raise serious concerns.

“Introducing winter parking charges will have a direct negative impact on local residents and businesses, particularly during the quieter months when our town is already under pressure.

“This approach penalises our local community at the very time we should be supporting town centres, local trade, and year-round viability.

“This is not acceptable, and we encourage everyone to have their say. People should make their representation before the deadline.” Residents can give their views by taking part in the consultation which runs until Wednesday, February 4. To take part visit https://letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/off-street-parking-order-2026