ON-STREET parking charges will be introduced in Hereford in three weeks. 

From November 6 drivers will have to pay for short stays on streets in the city. 

Parking will cost 50p for up to half an hour and £1 for up to an hour's stay. 

The following streets will be subject to the charges:

  • Aubrey Street
  • Bridge Street
  • Broad Street
  • Gaol Street
  • Harrison Street
  • King Street
  • St John Street
  • St Owen Street 

Disabled badge holders will be unaffected by the charges and they will continue to be able to park for free while displaying their badge. 

Herefordshire Council said they are introducing the on-street charges to "reduce traffic circulating the city centre which contributes to congestion on the main routes."

The council also hopes it will encourage walking, cycling and bus use.

Work will begin on 16 October to install the pay and display machines, amend signage and refresh parking bays. 

Pay and display machines will be equipped to take cash and contactless payments by credit or debit card. Motorists will also be able to pay for parking by phone, as with the council's other car parks.