WINCHESTER city council has introduced a new off-street permit that gives residents more choice in where to park.

The new permit allows residents living within parking zones to park in certain pay and display car parks during off-peak times.

Holders of the new permit are able to use car parks between 8am and 9am and from 4pm onwards, Monday to Friday, and all day on Saturdays.

On weekdays, the new permit will allow overnight parking from 4pm until 9am the following day.

The permit, which is designed to help residents who experience parking problems outside of working hours, is valid at Cattle Market, Worthy Lane, St Peter’s, and Chesil surface.

It costs £100 per annum.