Residents are being asked for their opinions on parking in the Cotswolds for the second time this year.

Cotswold District Council has launched a second consultation on parking provision in the district.

The first consultation took place in January, and helped establish baseline data for how the public uses and perceives parking.

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The second consultation, which began on Wednesday (September 18) and will run until Thursday, October 17, will consider changes in parking behaviour during the summer and autumn months, when tourism and holidays are at their peak.

The consultation is part of a broader parking strategy updated in 2016.

Since then, several factors have influenced transport and parking behaviours, such as climate change, the coronavirus pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, and the wider economy.

Councillor Paul Hodgkinson, cabinet member for health, leisure, and parking, said: "We are delivering a second consultation so that we can get a total view of parking across the year.

"We know that parking demand fluctuates with the seasons, and a second consultation will give us a robust set of data to work with.

"Your views will enable us to develop a parking strategy that is fit for our car park users."

The council is eager to hear from residents about their parking habits, the purpose of their visits, and potential improvements for specific car parks.

Mr Hodgkinson added: "It’s important we hear from those who know the car parks best and we’d appreciate any further feedback you have, particularly if you took part the first time.

"The first consultation received a brilliant response, and I hope you can find a few minutes to help us again, so we can make sure our parking provision is right for you."

The council's car parking strategy assesses the district's parking needs based on the number of people parking, their requirements, and future needs.

Once the consultation is complete, the new strategy will outline how parking can be improved across the district.

The council will then aim to deliver the improvements in partnership with the county council, parish councils, and other organisations where possible.