Councillor Chris Bray is pressing both Teignbridge and DCC to provide more parking spaces in Teignmouth.  Chris, who is County Councillor for Teignmouth, said, “Over the course of a day last week I had two very productive meetings with officers trying to improve the parking situation in Teignmouth.” In the morning a DCC officer and myself went round the town and I passed on suggestions on where we could get extra on-road parking.  We had a very productive discussion and I am very hopeful that we have identified well over a dozen extra on-street parking spaces.”

 “In the afternoon I spoke with a senior Teignbridge officer and shared my ideas on how we can improve the parking provision in town.  In particular I am very keen to see the £406, 000 that Teignbridge currently holds for parking in Teignmouth, put to good use.  I have already proposed to the Town Centre Management committee that the money should be used to make the Teign Street car park multi storey – possibly being accessed from the dual carriageway.”   Cllr Bray added, “I will be asking the Town’s Regeneration organisation to support this idea.  For too long the money has lain in Teignbridge’s coffers and the town has not spoken up for its use. The beauty of the Teign Streetsite is that unlike others, it has very little visual impact, a great consideration as we constantly seek to make the town more attractive. In addition the high dual carriageway wall could act as one wall of the car park, so reducing costs.” Cllr Bray concluded, “Everyone who lives in Teignmouth knows the problems with parking we face.  I hope these ideas may help to overcome the very real problem that presently exists.”