PARKING charges look set to go up in 2014.

The Forest of Dean District Council is considering implementing a minimum stay period of two hours in town centre car parks in order to raise more income.

The council is battling with a £1.2m deficit.

If the changes to car parks in Cinderford, Newent, Coleford and Lydney go ahead, it will mean motorists having to pay at least 40p to park.

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