Dorset Council asks for people's opinion on parking in the county
Councillor Jon Andrews, Dorset Council's cabinet member for place services, said: "This review is about making sure our parking services are fair, accessible and fit for the future. We want to hear from as many people as possible to help us understand what's working well and where we can do better."The survey is open until 4 September, and can be completed online via the council website.
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