Former Wilko car park in Wellington reopens - with new restrictions in place

A popular car park in Wellington has reopened with new restrictions in place.

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Market Street car park in Wellington has reopened following resurfacing work - but some new restrictions are in place.

The former Wilko car park was closed earlier this month for some much-needed resurfacing.

But after it reopened, locals were surprised to see new time restrictions for free parking had been put in place.

People using the car park had previously been limited to a free two-hour stay, enforced between 6am and 6pm.

Market Street car park in Wellington has reopened following resurfacing workplaceholder image
Market Street car park in Wellington has reopened following resurfacing work

Now, users can stay for free for just 90 minutes, with the restrictions enforced 24 hours a day.

There are no facilities to pay at the car park, and those wishing to stay longer will have to buy tickets online at horizonspaces.co.uk.

The former Wilko shop opposite the car park is being taken over by B&M from August 10, a week after the existing B&M shop in New Street shuts on August 3.

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