More than 450 people have taken part in a survey about parking in Keswick.

Copeland MP Trudy Harrison carried out the survey because of concerns from residents and businesses.

It followed a public meeting on the issue.

The results of the survey will now be analysed and the findings made public at a meeting in the autumn.

Mrs Harrison said: "It is imperative that those who are living, running businesses and working in Keswick must have their views and experiences listened to and better understood.

"The people of Keswick have been given a voluntary opportunity and I am so grateful that so many, indeed many more than expected, have taken the time and effort to respond as well as providing very helpful personal insights and suggestions too.

"I feel that the solutions will not be a one for all, but a programme of small interventions with each of the organisations and individuals responsible in Keswick taking a keen interest."

Mrs Harrison became involved in the issue after a Cumbria County Council proposal to introduce a residents' parking scheme.

The council’s plans involve imposing two-hour daily restrictions to be in operation from 8.30am to 6pm with permits issued to all local residents with cars and to some B&B guests.

Business owners and residents claim that introducing a parking scheme does not take into account the needs of local residents and businesses.

Mrs Harrison, added: “Local residents and businesses know their town best, it is not for out of town organisations to impose solutions, restrictions or other interventions - and the survey demonstrates, by comments from local people who really do understand the causes and consequences, that there are many small changes that could really help.

"I will always seek the perspectives of local people and challenge decisions made by others, I feel it is my job to do so."