PLANS to slash the maximum stay time at a car park in Emsworth have been given the go ahead by Havant Borough Council.
The car park in South Street, currently has a maximum stay time of 24 hours, but under the change from the council users will be restricted to a maximum time of just four hours.
Many of the towns traders rely on the car park for easy access in and out of work, but will now have to find somewhere else to park once their four hours are up.
The change will be in force from Monday to Saturdays, between 8am and 6pm. Parking for up to four hours will cost £1.50.
Changes were also made to parking on Sundays and bank holidays, up to four hours is 50p and over four hours will cost £1.
Permit holders will not be affected by the change.
The plan will come into force within the next couple of months, once the necessary paperwork has been done at the council.