SEDGEMOOR District Council has made changes to how a number of car parks in Bridgwater will operate.

First off, the old Northgate car park has been renamed to West Quay car park to remove any confusion with the new Northgate Yard complex opening soon.

A spokesperson from the council said: "Eagle-eyed residents, visitors and shoppers in Bridgwater may have noticed new signs in the old Northgate car park.

"With the opening of the new Northgate Yard complex approaching and to help avoid confusion the old Northgate car park is now called West Quay car park."

Changes are also happening in Blake car park.

With effect from October 17, Blake car park will become a pay and display car park rather than permit only.

As well as paying with cash or card, all SDC car parks operate a pay by phone option.

"Car parking charges is a key source of funding for the services that councils provide, none more so than at this difficult time," the council added.

"All councils across the country are facing very challenging financial circumstances.

"Car parking charges are a very important source of income for Sedgemoor; one that without we would have significantly less resources to do work such as supporting town centres."