"In principle everyone supports the idea for a scheme to try to improve the parking management in Weston and get more shoppers easy access to our town centre, " Mr Bell said.

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But the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England and Wales, said good management of parking was vital.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set up a disaster-recovery centre in Lowe's parking lot.

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