Motorists are set to have to pay more to park in Norwich after the city council's ruling cabinet agreed to increase fees and charges at the city council's off-street car parks.

Norwich City Council, which operates two multi-storey and 13 pay and display car parks, is projected to generate �4.59m from parking fees and charges in 2010/11.

By putting up prices, which would come in on November 8, the authority would be able to generate an extra �31,250 during the current financial year and �75,000 over a full financial year.

But the council agreed it would absorb the effect of the VAT hike to 20pc, which would mean the extra income over a full financial year would fall to �22,560.

The issue was discussed at the Norwich Highways Agency Committee meeting - made up of county and city councillors last week - and was approved by the council's cabinet this week.

The changes, which were agreed by the cabinet, include:

• An increase in the hourly rate at St Andrew's car park from �1.20 to �1.30, up to a maximum day-time rate of �5.30 - up from �5.

• Increase in the hourly rate at Magdalen Street (currently 90p) Exeter Street (currently 80p) and St Crispins (currently 80p) to �1, up to the maximum daily rate of �4.

• To improve medium stay usage at St Giles, the maximum day-time charge will be cut to �8 (currently �15) and Colegate to �7 (currently �1.10 per hour)

• The evening and overnight rate at all car parks will increase to �1.70 (currently �1.60).

• The hourly rate at Exeter Street and St Crispins car parks will go up from 80p to �1, and the maximum day-time charge increased from �3 to �3.50.