Parking charges could be scrapped at two Somerset beaches this summer.
Parking would be free at Brean and Berrow from the start of July up to November under proposals from Somerset Council.
The plan, which would run as a trial in its first year, is set to be funded by EDF Energy as part of a new mitigation package linked to Hinkley Point C.
It follows concerns about the impact on local tourism of the Pontins holiday park being used to accommodate Hinkley Point workers rather than holidaymakers.
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Somerset Council would continue managing both beaches during the trial.
A Somerset Council spokesperson said: "We are currently working on a proposal with EDF and the local tourism stakeholders to waive parking charges on the beach on a trial basis during the summer and up to November.
"Full details and a final agreement have not yet been reached but all parties are positive this can be delivered and are working on the details.
"We will update the public and businesses as soon as we can."
Parking on Berrow and Brean beaches is currently charged at £8.40 a day for a car, or £4.20 for visitors who arrive after 2.30pm.
Somerset Council said the trial would be reviewed in November 2026, when a decision will be made on whether to repeat the scheme in 2027 and 2028.
