Isle of Wight Radio 10:00am - 3:00pm Live and Local Podcast - Supporting Live Local Music On The Isle Of Wight Controversial Parking Charges Approved In Cowes And Gurnard By Louise Hill, LDR Reporter Parking Charges Controversial parking charges will be introduced to esplanades in Cowes and Gurnard after the Isle of Wight Council approved changes. Income generation schemes, approved as part of the budget last year, will now be implemented in areas across the Island: extending charges on all esplanades to all year round, a £2 fee at Somerton Park and Ride to park all day and the introduction of charges between Egypt Esplanade, Cowes, and Princes Esplanade, Gurnard.