"No parking spaces will be removed from York Avenue in East Cowes", says the Isle of Wight Council.
The local authority has denied rumours that parking in York Avenue will cease to exist.
As previously reported, there was alleged "uproar" in the town, after businesses were said to be told the free parking would no longer exist.
The local authority has denied the claims relating to York Avenue, an Isle of Wight Council spokesperson said:
“The council is not proposing any changes to the existing parking provision in York Avenue. The advertised Traffic Regulation Order is simply to correct an historic admin anomaly and is effectively a paperwork exercise.
“No parking bays will be removed and, therefore, there will be no impact on local residents.”
The local authority added:
“Road safety is a key priority of the Isle of Wight Council and each year various highway improvements are identified that will enhance this. Part of this process includes a review of parking restrictions.
“The draft proposals for Cowes and East Cowes are currently at the design stage and subject to an informal consultation with local town and Isle of Wight Council ward members.
“Although an informal consultation is not a legal requirement in this case — as no major changes to the highways network are proposed — the authority is following best practice when introducing new regulations and has invited feedback prior to finalising the proposals.
“Once this has been completed, the traffic orders will be advertised and a formal consultation will be undertaken with residents welcome to comment and put forward their views for careful consideration.”