Council says its new app will make parking easier

A West Sussex council has announced it will launch an app making it easier to park in two town centres.

Arun District Council said the app will remove the need to use two separate discs for people parking in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis.

People can use it to pay for parking in three car parks in Littlehampton (Manor House, St Martins, and Anchor Springs) and another three in Bognor Regis (Hothamton, Fitzleet, and Lyon Street).

It will allow two-hour parking durations in each car par once a day.

The app is due to go live on 1 January 2025.

The council said it will allow customers to purchase additional hours without the need to return to their vehicle.

Physical discs can still be bought at local retailers and at the Civic Centre in Littlehampton and Bognor Regis Town Hall on designated days, at a cost of £6 for the year, it added.

Councillor Sue Wallsgrove said: "We believe that having a virtual disc to make parking easier, as well as a physical disc, meets everyone’s needs.

"We know there is an increase in cost but we believe this is still excellent value and supports people visiting our town centres for minimal cost."

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