Upon being recently elected I have called on Teignbridge District Council to make the first 20 minutes free in its car park in Chudleigh.I am delighted and grateful to have been elected to Teignbridge and am hoping to try and make a positive difference. One of the many issues that came up time and time again on the doorstep, as well as being something that has concerned me for some time, is the issue of car parking and traffic in Chudleigh. With the problem of very little on street parking, congestion at busy times and small businesses trying to do their best, one option is to make the first 20 minutes free in off street car parks. Many people simply wish to pick up a prescription, buy a pint of milk or pick their children up from school. Allowing people to park for free for a short time would free up the on street parking spots, mean less congestion, help our businesses and would also be a gesture of goodwill from the District Council. I have asked that this be considered in the budget and will be running a petition to gauge public support for the proposal.