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Outdoor activities will initially be taking place in three parks every weekend. Qualified volunteer instructors will be taking participants through a 45-minute circuit-based workout - suitable for all ages and abilities. The classes follow the latest Covid-19 guidance and are family friendly, with participants able to work at their own level. Sessions take place every Saturday at 9.45am in Stevens Park, Wollescote, Stourbridge. On Sundays, people can attend the sessions at Grange Park...

But now Colchester has taken another step forward in the fight to save our planet. The town has been selected as one of just ten places in the UK to take part in a Park Active pilot scheme. Created by the British Parking Association it aims to support the environment and encourage people to make more eco-friendly transport choices. Park Active enables motorists to drive to and leave their vehicle at a car park location outside of a town centre and complete the remainder of their journey...

A survey of motorists found that 75% use cash to pay for parking Coins are still the much preferred method ahead of card and online payments  Just 30% of the driver panel said they felt comfortable paying using their phone BPA says people should always be vigilant when paying for parking It comes amidst growing concerns over fraudsters targeting drivers using pay-and-display machines in car parks