Tandridge District Council is delighted Surrey County Council has decided not to introduce on-street pay and display to the district. This follows the district council's strong objection to the proposals, supported by MP Sam Gyimah, local traders and residents.

Earlier this year, Tandridge District Council passed a motion to oppose the proposals by Surrey County Council to introduce parking charges on the district's roads. The motion was unanimously agreed by all councillors.

Surrey County Council has decided not to introduce on-street pay and display, but will review commuter parking in the area. A public consultation will be carried out later this year.

Leader of Tandridge District Council, Councillor Gordon Keymer, said: "We are pleased Surrey has listened to the community and to the council and realised that pay and display would not work in this area, particularly as our own car parks are free. The district led the wave of opposition across the county to these proposals and this is an excellent example of the council, MP, local traders and residents pulling together on an issue of great local importance."