1,000 extra parking spaces promised for Southampton neighbourhoods
Motorists have struggled to park near their homes
An extra 1,000 parking spaces are being made available in Southampton neighbourhoods.
It follows concerns that people were not able to park near their homes.
A mix of formal car parks, parking bays and converted road verges will be created, Southampton City Council said.
Subject to planning and further consultation with communities, new parking will be introduced in:
• Bassett
• Beovis
• Bitterne (where schemes are already underway in Lydgate Road and Farringford Road)
• Coxford
• Harefield
• Millbrook
• Redbridge
• Shirley
• Sholing
• Swaythling
• Woolston
Councillor Spiros Vassiliou said: "This high-priority 1,000 parking spaces project will help us deliver one of our key commitments to Southampton and its residents.
"While we want to encourage people to use public transport as much as possible, there remains a need for a fit-for-purpose parking provision in the city.
"I hope that by creating dedicated parking spaces we can improve motorist and vehicle safety, plus improve the look of the neighbourhoods and create environments people can be proud to live in."