A single mobile app will be accepted for parking payments across all car parks operated by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, it has been announced.

RingGo will become the sole provider in the area from Monday 1 September. following the end of contracts with JustPark and PayByPhone.

Drivers will still be able to pay using a range of methods, including phone call, text message, online and via the RingGo app.

Amanda Barrie, director of commercial operations at BCP Council, said the change was “intended to make it simpler for residents and visitors to pay for parking quickly and securely”.