COTSWOLD drivers have been invited to give their views once more on parking in the district.

Cotswold District Council launched a second consultation on parking on Wednesday, September 18.

Councillor Paul Hodgkinson, cabinet member for health, leisure and parking at CDC, said that the council wishes to know where respondents park, the reason for their visit and improvements that could be made.

The first consultation ran in January 2024 and helped establish baseline data on how the public uses and perceives the council’s parking provision.

The second consultation, which runs until Thursday, October 17, will take into account changes in parking behaviour in the summer and autumn months.

It comes as people have given their views on parking in the district on social media.

Topics included in comments online include the inability to pay for parking by cash in car parks in Cirencester.

The consultation builds on the current parking strategy which was updated in 2016.

Cllr Hodgkinson said: “We are delivering a second consultation so that we can get a total view of parking across the year.

“We know that parking demand fluctuates with the seasons, and a second consultation will give us a robust set of data to work with.

“We want to know where you park, the purpose of your visit and what could be improved about specific car parks, among other things.

“It’s important we hear from those who know the car parks best, and we’d appreciate any further feedback you have, particularly if you took part the first time.”

CDC’s car parking strategy explores what car parking is needed across the district based on the number of people parking, what the needs of those people are and what may be required in the future.

Once complete, a new strategy will set out how parking can be improved across the district.

The council will then look to deliver this in partnership with Gloucestershire County Council, local parish councils and other organisations where possible.

To take part in the consultation, visit tinyurl.com/mrxtfuv5