Frustrated residents have branded a council’s new parking permit scheme “diabolical” just days after it was launched. Canterbury City Council started the initiative earlier this week, giving those living in the district a discount on various car parks and park and ride services. But many have said the new system is confusing and difficult to use as residents have to create a new account – on top of two others – to sign up. The authority has asked users to “please persevere” and has apologised to those who have found it challenging. Some have reported their postcodes not being registered, despi…