Boost for Torquay town centre shoppers as Fleet Walk car park charges come down

Torquay town centre shoppers are in for an unexpected parking boost.

Reduced off season parking charges are to be introduced at Fleet Walk car park from November 1.

The reduced charges, between November 1 and April 30, is part of a new, simplified seasonal flat rate tariff structure at the car park, which will replace the separate day and night-time charges currently in place.
Torbay Council has worked closely with Milligan, the strategic asset manager for Fleet Walk, to introduce the changes, following feedback from Torquay's town centre and harbourside businesses.
The council says that offering more flexible parking tariffs will make Torquay town centre and the harbourside more accessible to residents and visitors, encourage them to spend more time visiting the area, and help the town centre and local businesses thrive all year round.
New signage was being installed in Fleet Walk this week to reflect the changes, before the new, reduced off-peak charges are introduced.

Cllr Adam Billings, Torbay Council's cabinet member for Pride in Place and Parking, said: "I'm pleased that by working with Milligan and the Fleet Walk team we have been able to respond to the voice of our local business community to introduce these changes.

"This is all part of our ongoing commitment to creating thriving town centre spaces and supporting our local businesses.

"I hope that lots of residents and visitors will make the most of the reduced-price parking in Fleet Walk over the coming months and come to explore and enjoy all that Torquay town centre and harbourside have to offer."

The council says it is aware of the ongoing issues with the lifts and escalators at Fleet Walk car park and shopping centre. Working in partnership with Milligan and the Fleet Walk team, the council says it is committed to fixing these issues.

A comprehensive, long-term strategy for the repair and replacement of the lifts and escalators is being developed. This approach will ensure a reliable and efficient system that seamlessly connects all levels of the car park with the shops, Fleet
Street, and surrounding areas, it says.
New parking charges are
Off peak season charges (November 1 to April 30)
- 0 to 4 hours: £2

- Up to 8 hours: £5
- Up to 24 hours: £10
Peak season charges (May 1 to October 31)
- Up to 1 hour: £2
- Up to 3 hours: £4
- Up to 6 hours: £8
- Up to 24 hours: £12