From August 8, the changes will be enforced with the goal of improving access for leisure park customers and easing congestion in the area. Councillor Martin Goss, responsible for waste, neighbourhoods and leisure, said: "Colchester Leisure Park is a growing and popular destination and it's important that parking remains available for the people using its businesses and attractions. (Image: NQ)"These measures will help improve access to the leisure park, make restrictions clearer for motorists and support the safe movement of traffic around the area. (Image: NQ)Visitors can still park for free, but must validate their stay through participating businesses at the leisure park. These measures are designed to prioritise parking for leisure park customers, including those visiting the restaurants, cinema, hotel, and attractions.