Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) Mayor Paul Bristow has called on Peterborough City Council to move forward with his free parking pledge. Prior to his election on May 1, one of Mr Bristow's promises to Peterborough residents was to introduce free parking in the city centre to encourage more visitors and support retail and hospitality.

However, many of the car parks are owned by Peterborough City Council, meaning the authority would have agree to his proposals. Mr Bristow told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that he wants to see options on the table from the city council by the end of August or start of September.

He said: "I've started discussions with the city council. It's now in their court to come back with some options.

"If they choose not to pursue

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