CAR parking charges are to be introduced at an under-used city park and ride site.

The trial approach is to be introduced at the Sealand Road park and ride where the £1.50 return fare will be replaced by a £2.50 car parking charge.

City transport chiefs agreed that if the system is successful, they would consider extending it to Chester's other park and ride sites.

At present there is no charge for parking, the Town Hall's parking services manager, David Bennett, told city and county councillors in a report.

The current full fare of £1.50 is set at a level to ensure two people travelling together are charged less on the park and ride than for parking in a city centre long stay car park for the average three hour stay which costs between £3 and £5.

Full story in Friday’s Chronicle.