'We can never park despite permits pricier than London'

Locals in a picturesque Cotswold town have called for action over "nightmare" parking – with permits costing double that of London's wealthiest boroughs.

Residents of Tetbury's ancient narrow streets, who have no option to park outside their homes, pay more than £600 a year for a parking permit.

But, despite paying this sum, they do not have allocated spaces and say they are often unable to find a place to park near their homes.

Councillor Paul Hodgkinson from Cotswold District Council said opportunities to expand off-street parking in the town were "unfortunately limited".

Everyone we spoke to holds a season ticket to park in Tetbury's West Street car park, which costs £640 a year.

This compares to £257 a year for vehicles in the highest emission band in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and £321 in Westminster.

Susan Pillinger, who lives on a road in Tetbury with five cottages – and no space for cars – described parking as an "absolute nightmare".

She said: "It's a constant worry because, if you go out, are you going to find anywhere to park when you come back":[]}