EDEN DISTRICT Council's Community and Economy Committee has agreed that a majority of the charges for parking in Eden will remain at current prices.

A spokesperson for Eden Council said the current pricing structure for Eden was one of the most competitive in Cumbria. short stay parking remains at the price set at April 2001 and medium stay parking in Penrith will remain at 2003-04 prices with only one exception.

Coach operators also have an added incentive to stop off at Penrith as prices have not been increased for one, four or en-hour tickets.

The new pricing structure will be introduced from April 1, 2004.