Nottingham off-street car parking charges to increase from April 2024
Nottingham City Council has approved a new package of off-street ( city car parks ) parking tariff changes set to take effect from 1st April 2024.[1] These changes, spearheaded by the Council’s Growth and City Development department, aim to optimise the use of the city’s parking assets while aligning with broader transport and environmental goals, the authority says. Revenue is expected to increase by about GBP164,000
Key Changes and Affected Areas: The price increases, which are not published in the report, will impact several major car parks across the city, including Trinity Square, Lace Market, Broad Marsh[2], Nottingham Castle, Curzon Street, and Sneinton Market Square. These changes are part of a comprehensive strategy to encourage medium-stay parking and ensure that parking costs remain in balance with other transport options, says the council, that is, parking shouldn’t be cheaper than shared travel or pubic transport options for 4-6 hours city visits.
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Rationale Behind the Decision: Nottingham City Council says its decision comes as a response to evolving parking demands and the need to manage the city’s traffic more efficiently. The city has over 35.6 million visitors annually, with the Council operating just over 2,500 of the 9,330 off-street parking spaces available in the city centre.
Therefore, the Council aims to prioritise medium-stay retail and leisure customers in these spaces. The tariff changes also consider the inflation rates and aim to ensure that parking prices offer the best value from the parking assets.
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(C) westbridgfordwire.com 2023View across Carrington Street to Broad Marsh car park and library
Economic and Environmental Considerations: The decision aligns with Nottingham’s Local Transport Plan and the ambitious Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028 initiative. It reflects a strategic approach to improve air quality, manage traffic flow, and support the city’s high-quality public transport system.
Notably, the 2021 Census found that 38% of Nottingham residents do not own or have access to a vehicle, underscoring the importance of a robust public transport system. Other Options Considered: The Council also reviewed other options, including freezing prices or reducing tariffs. However, these were dismissed due to potential adverse effects on congestion, turnover of parking spaces, and the financial viability of maintaining high-quality parking facilities in the face of rising maintenance costs due to inflation.
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References
- ^ Nottingham (westbridgfordwire.com)
- ^ Broad Marsh (westbridgfordwire.com)
- ^ Nottinghamshire County Council building could get GBP1 million refurbishment for hybrid working (westbridgfordwire.com)
- ^ Police aircraft assists pursuit where runaway driver rams police car (westbridgfordwire.com)