More parking plans for Marlborough High Street revealed

Cllr Jane Davies, the representative for Marlborough West, has submitted a highways improvement request to create more parking on the High Street.

The proposed spaces would be added outside the Castle and Ball pub by removing and replacing the existing taxi rank outside the venue.

In her request, Cllr Davies said: “There is a need for as much parking in the High Street.

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The Castle and Ball pub where the taxi rank is located (Image: Newsquest) “There is a taxi rank outside the Castle and Ball, which is not frequently used and offers the equivalent of two to three parking spaces which could be better served to maximise parking for shoppers and visitors.”

Parking on the High Street is often a contentious issue with fierce competition for spaces during busy times, particularly on market days or when roadworks impact the area.

The town council has previously made it clear it wants to increase parking spaces on the road and last year backed plans to create seven bays and one disabled bay outside Superdrug.

This scheme is being progressed and would create parking spaces that are free for 30 minutes.