NEW YEAR'S DAY PARKING CHARGES

On Christmas Day and Boxing Day there will be free parking in bays and car parks and single yellow lines.

But parking charges will be enforced on New Year's Day.

Changes to on-street parking arrangements in Lewes that have been taking place over the last three months are now almost complete.

The main changes are:

* In the west and north of the town, the area of paid parking and resident-only parking is being extended.

* The charge in the outer areas increases to 20p/ hour, 1.20 all day.

* Parking in the High Street will be allowed for up to two hours (currently one hour).

The changes are coming come into effect over the Christmas period. Motorists are advised to look out for notices.

Controls in new parking bays come into effect when signs are erected or uncovered. Until a sign is displayed, anyone can park there free of charge.

When new charges take effect at a particular machine, a notice will be attached, drawing attention to the situation; but check the charges - some of the earlier notices were removed by vandals.