https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/weights/Recent content in weights on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cheltenham-considers-higher-parking-charges-for-larger-heavier-vehicles/Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cheltenham-considers-higher-parking-charges-for-larger-heavier-vehicles/Cheltenham Borough Council is exploring the possibility of imposing higher parking fees on heavier and larger vehicles in its car parks. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the phenomenon dubbed “carspreading,” where modern passenger cars and SUVs have increased in size and weight, while parking spaces remain unchanged. The council has initiated a review to evaluate whether adjusting parking policies to reflect these changes is warranted. Green Party councillor Jan Foster has championed the idea, proposing a scheme where drivers of heavier domestic vehicles would pay more when using council-owned parking facilities.