Churchgoers and swimming pool bosses have criticised the introduction of Sunday parking charges in Faversham.

The Rev Geoff Cook, minister of Faversham Baptist Church, said: “It is a real concern for us.

“We have an 80-year-old woman on a low income who comes a long way to attend church on Sundays. If she had to park in the car park it would be a strain on her finances.”

Staff at Faversham swimming pool are worried the charge will discourage customers.

The charge starts on Bank Holiday Monday.

For full story and reaction, see this week’s Faversham News.