Meadow Road Car Park Permit Changes

Council Car Parking Order Update – Summary

What this document is about

The Council has updated its parking rules. The main change is introducing a discounted parking option for certain workers, alongside confirming how all council car parks operate.

Key change

• Employees working at Royal Victoria Place can now buy discounted season tickets for Meadow Road car park (subject to availability).

Season ticket prices (Meadow Road)

• Full time: £1,210
• Part time: £970
• Local employee full time: £970
• Local employee part time: £776

When this starts

• 1 July 2026

Why this is happening

To help support local workers by providing more affordable parking options.

Other key points

• The document also sets out:

  • Parking charges across council car parks
  • Maximum parking times (usually up to 24 hours)
  • Payment options (machines, phone, or permits)
  • Rules for specific bays (e.g. disabled and electric vehicle spaces)

• You may get a penalty charge if you:

  • Don’t pay
  • Stay too long
  • Park in the wrong place

In short

A technical update to parking rules, mainly adding cheaper parking for local employees, while confirming how the council’s car parks are managed.