PARKING charges will apply at a Shaftesbury car park from next week, it has been confirmed.

After work to revamp the Coppice Street car park, a new payment machine has been installed and charges will come into force from December 11.

Shaftesbury Town Council said income from the car park will be “awarded to support local charitable organisations that have a positive impact across the Shaftesbury community via the annual grant awarding process”.

“High Street workers, business owners and residents looking for a more affordable parking option are able to purchase an annual permit to park at the recently developed long-stay car park at the rear of Shaftesbury Football Club,” a spokesperson added.

“Together, these car parks will generate an additional 55 long-stay spaces.”

To register for a parking permit at the football club, email info@shaftesburyfc.co.uk, or call Jim on 07808 666380.

Charges will apply at the Coppice Street car park in Shaftesbury from December 11. Picture: Shaftesbury Town Council