Should freedom campers be allowed to use public parks? <\/p>\n
More freedom camping spots are being trialled in Marlborough during summer but the proposals have received mixed reviews. <\/p>\n
New restricted areas are being trialled at Blenheim's A&P Park, the railway station, Wynen St car park and Picton High St car park. <\/p>\n
Freedom campers that are not self-contained can use A&P Park only between 6pm and 9am under the restrictions. <\/p>\n
Marlborough District Council's reserves and amenities manager Rosie Bartlett said the restrictions were put in place to avoid conflict with day users. <\/p>\n
Self-contained vehicles can park at the Blenheim Railway Station and Wynen St car parks between 6pm and 9am for one night only. <\/p>\n
Campers must not cook outside their vehicle and are not allowed to hang up their washing. <\/p>\n
The new proposal would provide economic returns by providing more areas for tourists to spend a greater time in Marlborough's town centres, Bartlett said. <\/p>\n
It has been rubber stamped by the Marlborough District Council's assets and services committee and will go before full council for approval. <\/p>\n
Blenheim Railway Cafe owner Jeremy Harris said the trial in the railway station car park would be good for business <\/p>\n
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