What are Darlington's new parking fares?
BBCParking in council-owned car parks in Darlington will become more expensive from next week.
From Monday, drivers will be charged £1.20 per hour, up from £1, at short stay car parks, which will be capped at £5.
In long stay car parks, charges will also increase to £1.20 per hour for up to three hours, £5 per day, or £20 for a weekly ticket.
Labour-led Darlington Borough Council said it was aware of the concerns around the increase, but it was needed due to financial pressures.
On-street parking will also change from 50p to 70p per 30 minutes.
The new fares are estimated to generate an additional £500,000 for the council.
Libby McCollom, cabinet member for local services, said the decision had not been taken lightly.
"It was not sustainable for us to continue to subsidise parking," she said.
She said the "small increase" would support the council in continuing to provide car parking services, road maintenance and highway schemes.
McCollom said the price hike was "preferable to cutting discretionary services such as grass cutting, street cleaning, community safety and leisure services".
She told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that town centre parking was competitively priced.
What are the new charges?
East Street car park: £1.20 per hour or £3 for the day Monday-Saturday and £2 all day Sunday. Current charges are £1 per hour or £2 for the day Monday-Saturday and £1 all day Sunday.
Central House car park: £5 per day on Saturdays and bank holidays from 08:00-18:00, up from £4. On Sundays it will go up from £1 per day to £2 per day between 08:00-18:00.
Chesnut Street car park: £2 per day on a Sunday, up from £1.
Park Lane car park: £2 per day on Sunday, up from £1. A weekly ticket will be available for £32.