Mike FAirweather, of Exeter Street, Teignmouth, writes:

I have spent nearly three hours spread over two visits to the residents' parking consultation meeting held in the Methodist Church, Teignmouth, in an effort to fully understand what is being proposed.

Arising from numerous, sometimes heated, conversations with those presenting the meeting – two county council representatives and one town councillor – I will expand on the information fed to the people of Teignmouth which I feel was somewhat lacking. All this information was told to me as facts in relation to the proposed scheme and is not based on assumptions and opinions. This relates to the residential areas north of the dual carriageway and Bitton Park Road and not the town centre.

You will not be getting your own parking place outside or near your own property. Indeed, you will not be allocated a space in your zone at all.

You will only be allowed to park in your zone. If your zone is full, you cannot park in any other zone.

If you wish, for example, to visit a friend who lives in another zone, you will not be able to park there. In fact, the phrase used by a DCC representative was: 'you'll just have to find another way to get there.'

There will be a maximum of two permits per house.

There will be an annual charge for your permit. If you decline, you will not be able to park in any zoned area.

'There is more than adequate parking in the town centre, even in the summer,' is a direct quote from one DCC representative.

So, some conclusions.

In many roads, there are more residents' cars than there is space for them. Therefore, if you move your car for whatever reason, you will still be fighting for a space when you get back, especially evenings, when residents start returning from work.

You will have to walk to your friend's or family's house in another zone unless they buy you a permit.

And with this proposal, you will have to pay an annual fee for the pleasure.

Please do leave your thoughts on the DCC website as I have been assured all responses will be read and digested but be aware of the 'small print'.