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Bath plans to retain experimental LTN
Mark Moran

Bath and North East Somerset’s is planning to make an experimental low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) permanent. The Sydney Place LTN was introduced as a six-month experimental trial in April 2024. The scheme was installed despite significant complaints from residents, with 779 members of the local community formally objecting to the LTN via letter.Now the United Sydney Unliveable Neighbourhoods Group (Unsung) has asked a lawyer to contact the council and request that it withdraw the LTN. Neil McCabe, a spokesperson for Unsung said: “BNES has a track record of ignoring residents’ groups’ concerns when it implements ill-thought-out LTNs. “The West Dulwich court case has now established that doing so is illegal. B&NES now needs to reverse any LTN with less... continue

30 May 2025Parking Review News
Airport operator MAG appoints APCOA as parking partner

Airport operator MAG appoints APCOA as parking partner
Mark Moran

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has selected APCOA to... continue

29 May 2025Parking Review News
£2m for Scottish Low Emission Zone Support Fund

£2m for Scottish Low Emission Zone Support Fund
Mark Moran

The Scottish Government is providing £2m re-open the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Support Fund for 2025-26.  Now in its sixth year of... continue

27 May 2025Parking Review News
CIHT looks at how to improve last mile operations

CIHT looks at how to improve last mile operations
Mark Moran

Last mile delivery operations can support local economic activity, says a new report by the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation... continue

26 May 2025Parking Review News

Coach parking to be managed at beauty spot village
Mark Moran

Gloucestershire County Council will be taking action against dangerous coach parking in the picturesque village of Bibury. Up to 20,000 visitors can descend on Bibury, considered one of the prettiest villages in the UK, in one weekend, with many of them arriving by coach. A temporary traffic... continue

26 May 2025Parking Review News

Man dies after being hit by vehicle in Torbay Hospital car park
Mark Moran

An 82-year-old man died after he was hit by a vehicle in a Devon hospital’s car park. The man was walking in the car park at Torbay Hospital when he was hit by a car, driven by a 72-year-old woman, at about 2.15pm on 14 May. Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Sadly, the male died as a... continue

26 May 2025Parking Review News
East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood bus gates to go live in June

East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood bus gates to go live in June
Mark Moran

Bus gates are being introduced by Bristol City Council as part... continue

23 May 2025Parking Review News

Forest of Dean expands free hour's parking scheme
Mark Moran

Forest of Dean District Council is rolling out a parkig scheme which offers the first hour for free.  The Gloucestershire council abolished the first hour charge for its car parks last year as part of a bid to attract more visitors.  A cabinet meeting on 15 May voted to bring Pyart Court... continue

23 May 2025Parking Review News

Car park charges suspended in Melton
Mark Moran

Melton Borough Council has suspended all charges in car parks it runs following what is being called a “clerical error”. The council operates nine car parks in and around the Leicestershire town. The error occurred in April while it was implementing new parking charges. The council said... continue

23 May 2025Parking Review News
21 May 2025Parking Review News

CCTV to target illegal parking in bus stop
Mark Moran

A CCTV cameras will be used to catch drivers who illegally park in a bus stop in Leicester. Leicester City Council said the stop on a Evington Road is on a clearway, which means no stopping is allowed at any time. Illegal parking on the stop causes congestion and slows bus journey times. For the... continue

21 May 2025Parking Review News
Cost of PCNs in England and Wales will not rise

Cost of PCNs in England and Wales will not rise
Mark Moran

The government will not be revising the cost of parking and traffic penalty charges issued by local authorities in England and Wales. The... continue

21 May 2025Parking Review News

Underperforming council car parks could be sold off
Mark Moran

Surrey Heath Borough Council is has conducted a review of the council’s land and property to identify surplus assets. The council said it is looking to sell any “discretionary ” assets that do not generate revenue. The council must shed £1.74m this year through savings,... continue

21 May 2025Parking Review News
British Parking Association to lead National Parking Platform consortium

British Parking Association to lead National Parking Platform consortium
Mark Moran

The British Parking Association has teamed up with a number of cashless... continue

21 May 2025Parking Review News
Rushden Lakes retail park earns Park Mark and Park Access awards

Rushden Lakes retail park earns Park Mark and Park Access awards
Mark Moran

A retail park in Northampton been awarded the Park Access and... continue

20 May 2025Parking Review News
Parking sign review follows TikTok campaign

Parking sign review follows TikTok campaign
Mark Moran

A woman who hides her face behind a slice of bread has TikTok videos parking fines to challenge Manchester City Council’s... continue

20 May 2025Parking Review News

Warning follows fake attendant scam in Derbyshire car park
Mark Moran

Derbyshire Police has issued a warning after a number of people robbed by scammers who obtained their bank cards in areas such as car parks and filling stations. In one case a woman lost money after being targeted by scammers in the car park at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The woman was in the... continue

16 May 2025Parking Review News

Traveller site at Matlock railway station car park approved
Mark Moran

Derbyshire Dales District Council is to formally recognise a number sites used by traveller families. One site is located at Matlock railway station car park. The plot, which has been used be travellers for years , would be restricted to use only by a specific homeless traveller family for whom the... continue

16 May 2025Parking Review News
Average cost of a resident permit stands at £128

Average cost of a resident permit stands at £128
Mark Moran

The average cost of a residents’ parking permit has reached £128 a year, a survey shows. However, motorists living in one part of... continue

15 May 2025Parking Review News

Slough car parks set to go cashless
Mark Moran

Slough Borough Council is looking at converting all its parking sites to cashless operation using a phone payment system. The cabinet has approved a proposal to tender for the cashless payment contract. The Berkshire council says it will be mindful of those who prefer to pay in cash and bring in... continue

15 May 2025Parking Review News
Park Mark and Park Access awards for Gatwick's North Terminal

Park Mark and Park Access awards for Gatwick's North Terminal
Mark Moran

Gatwick Airport and National Car Parks have achieved Park... continue

15 May 2025Parking Review News
Cambridge University Park & Cycle site gets Park Mark

Cambridge University Park & Cycle site gets Park Mark
Mark Moran

Cambridge University’s Park & Cycle site... continue

15 May 2025Parking Review News
Flying Scot in Edinburgh earns a Park Mark Award

Flying Scot in Edinburgh earns a Park Mark Award
Mark Moran

Airport parking provider Flying Scot is a family owned business that has been operating in Edinburgh for over 30 years. The operator has... continue

14 May 2025Parking Review News
Portsmouth City Council takes over Market Way car park

Portsmouth City Council takes over Market Way car park
Mark Moran

Portsmouth City Council is taking over the management... continue

13 May 2025Parking Review News

Liverpool City Council to end free evening parking
Mark Moran

Liverpool City Council has moved to end free evening parking after several years of debate and public opposition. Members of Liverpool City Council's highways and public spaces representations committee agreed to the move. The changes mean drivers will be charged from 7am to 11pm, rather than the... continue

12 May 2025Parking Review News

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