THE town council in Newquay proposes to increase its car park charges.

The authority plans to bring in new parking charges at South Fistral car park from June to manage rising operating, staffing, and maintenance costs, while supporting the budgetary requirements of managing local assets.

The up to an hour charge is due to increase from £1 to £1.20 whilst the one to two hour charge is earmarked to remain the same at £2.30.

The three to four hour charge is due to finish and a new two to four hour £5 charge will be brought in. The 24-hour parking charge is due to reduce from £6.40 to £6.30. The no winter charge from November 1 to March 31 will continue.

A spokesperson for the town council said: “Newquay Town Council has published a statutory public notice setting out proposed changes to parking charges at South Fistral car park, which will take effect from June, 1 2026.

“The changes include small increases to seasonal parking tariffs. At the same time, the council will be introducing free parking during the winter period, aimed at better supporting local residents and encouraging off‑season use of the car park.

“Despite the amendments, charges at South Fistral car park will continue to be set at around 10 per cent lower than comparable Cornwall Council car parks.

“The proposals are contained within a Notice of Variation issued under Section 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, with the consent of Cornwall Council, and form part of the Newquay Town Council (Off Street Parking Places) Order 2022, as amended.

“South Fistral Car Park is operated by Newquay Town Council. The introduction of free winter parking reflects the council’s aim to balance seasonal visitor demand with greater year‑round benefit for the local community.”