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BBC News
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Guildford council trials night-time economy parking scheme
Night-time economy workers in Guildford will be able to park for less as part of a new Borough Council says it is rolling out parking permits for people working in pubs, clubs and restaurants which will let them park for less between 15:00 and 07:00 all scheme, a collaboration between the council and Experience Guildford, is currently limited to 100 annual permits priced at £150 as part of a trial from June until May Houston, Guildford lead council for commercial services, said: "We believe it will greatly benefit our night-time economy by providing affordable parking options when public transport is not available." Under the scheme, companies in Guildford can apply for permits on behalf of their staff. The permits are then tied to a car's registration permits will allow staff to park in eight car parks across the town: Bedford Road multi-storey, Bedford Road surface, Bright Hill, G Live, High Street, Leapale Road, Mary Road and Masters, chief executive of Experience Guildford, said: "This initiative offers affordable, secure parking for employees finishing late, helping businesses attract and retain the talent that keeps Guildford's evenings vibrant."
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Permits considered near Birmingham hospital and university
Residents parking permits might be introduced to stop people parking in streets near a busy City Council said a number of roads near the University of Birmingham and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site suffered "significant pressures on parking".It said it was also working with the university and hospital to encourage as many people as possible to make their trips by public transport, cycling and are 17 roads being considered for inclusion in the parking permit scheme, which would operate between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Saturday. The council said increased car ownership and recent expansions at the university and hospital site had led to "a negative impact on access for deliveries, buses and waste vehicles, and on the safety of all road users".The proposal is part of a hospitals and university campus masterplan, an objective of which is "to reduce the demand for car based travel to the campus, and address the impact of congestion and on-street parking on the local community".The council has published more details on its website and has given people until 5 June to comment. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Independent
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Mapped: Where UK councils have collected £360 million from parking permits over five years
Councils across the country have collected almost £360 million from residential parking permits in the last five years, new research has revealed. The 10 highest-earning councils generated more than £238 million alone, making up almost two-thirds of the total revenue, according to the figures. Only 128 councils responded with their figures, and in total, they raised a combined £359,939,225. Wandsworth Borough Council in south London topped the list, raising over £38.2 million from April 2020 to April 2024, according to the research from Cinch. Nine out of the ten councils which raised the most revenue from residential parking permits were London boroughs. Brighton and Hove City Council came third, raising £28,375,023 from 2020 to 2024. The map below shows how much London Borough councils raised from parking permits, according to Cinch: The top 10 councils by total revenue from residential permits were: Wandsworth Borough Council – £38,243,000 Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council – £31,519,135 Brighton and Hove City Council – £28,375,023 Islington Borough Council – £23,175,010 Hackney Borough Council – £23,070,334 Haringey Borough Council – £17,797,946 Lambeth Borough Council – £17,786,315 Waltham Forest Borough Council – £16,744,131 Brent Borough Council – £14,383,918 Tower Hamlets Borough Council – £13,770,108 Some councils across the country have seen significant growth in residential parking permit revenues in the past four years. Nottingham City Council saw the biggest percentage increase in the past four years, with a 2,009 per cent rise in revenue. The council received £4,280 in 2020, but that increased to £90,270 by 2024. Coventry City Council saw one of the largest increases in residential parking permit revenue over the past five years. In 2020, the council brought in £15,551, but by 2024, this figure had soared to £100,031 – a 543 per cent increase. The top 10 councils by revenue growth from residential permits were: Nottingham City Council – 2,009% Coventry City Council – 543% Aberdeenshire Council – 500% Hampshire County Council – 364% Hillingdon Borough Council – 282% Thurrock Borough Council – 269% Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead – 215% Cardiff Council – 214% Bracknell Forest Borough Council – 186% Powys County Council – 179%
