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Harlow Council Upgrades Parking Machines with Touchscreen and Sustainable Options

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Harlow Council is committed to modernizing its car parks, making them more accessible and user-friendly for residents and visitors. The council has announced the installation of new touchscreen parking machines that accept cash, card, and contactless payments. The majority of these machines will be solar powered, reducing the environmental impact of the car parks. This upgrade comes with no increase to parking charges, maintaining the current one-hour free period on weekdays and free parking in the evenings, on weekends, and on bank holidays.

Key Takeaways:

  • Harlow Council has installed new touchscreen parking machines at its car parks, offering customers more payment options, including cash, card, and contactless payments.
  • The majority of the new machines will be solar powered, reducing the environmental impact of the car parks.
  • The upgrade comes with no increase to parking charges, maintaining the current one-hour free period on weekdays and free parking in the evenings, on weekends, and on bank holidays.
  • The new machines can be monitored and managed remotely, allowing the council to quickly identify and fix issues, reducing downtime and improving service.
  • The upgrade is part of the council's mission to renew and invest in its neighbourhoods, aiming to modernize its car parks and improve the overall experience of coming into Harlow.
  • Councillor Nicky Purse, cabinet portfolio holder for environment and sustainability, emphasized the importance of the upgrade in supporting the council's sustainability goals and making the town centre and shopping areas more accessible and user-friendly.

Statistics:

  • The new parking machines will be installed across all council-owned car parks, with a full list of these available on the council's website.
  • The upgrade comes with no increase to parking charges, maintaining the current one-hour free period on weekdays and free parking in the evenings, on weekends, and on bank holidays.
  • The solar-powered machines will help reduce carbon emissions and support the council's sustainability goals.

Sources:

  • Harlow Council press release
  • Councillor Nicky Purse statement

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