A senior Slough councillor said about 11,000 fines are currently written off every year.

Cashless parking is changing in Herefordshire, with the council moving from one provider to another.

The council has spent £150,000 on repairs, but is facing criticism for an "unreliable" service.

Reading Borough Council said parking enforcement would continue during industrial action over pay.

Drivers have been asked to pay using hand-held card machines, which then steal the card.

The change is due to start in the new year with signs being put up to warn regular users.

The restrictions are to be introduced after residents expressed concerns about parked vehicles.

A head says the school pick up was "dangerous" and the scheme "makes a massive difference".