Drivers in England handed victory with 'drastically' reduced parking fees

In Brighton, changes being set out in a new parking plan for the city will see several tariff changes introduced over the coming weeks and months, making it cheaper and simpler to park.

Drivers in England face "drastically" reduced parking charges in a popular UK city. In Brighton, changes being set out in a new parking plan for the city will see several tariff changes introduced over the coming weeks and months, making it cheaper and simpler to park.

Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet Member for Transport, Parking and Public Realm said: “These changes mark the beginning of a new approach to parking in Brighton & Hove which will be simpler and fairer for everyone.” He said: “The parking review told us that high car park prices were deterring some people from coming into the city.

"Reducing one hour and evening tariffs will make it cheaper for those wanting to shop, eat and drink. Brighton & Hove has a bustling nighttime economy and it’s vital we do whatever we can to increase footfall and support those local businesses to thrive.

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“Our new parking plan is designed to sit alongside all we’re doing to support better, sustainable transport in Brighton & Hove. Good, reliable bus services, electric vehicle charge points, improved walking and cycling infrastructure, together with more affordable parking options, mean we can give people real choice about how to travel around the city."

The Lanes car park will see its one hour weekday tariff reduced from £5.50 to £4 and Regency Square car park will see its one hour weekday tariff reduced from £5 to £4, 24 hour weekday tariff reduced from £32 to £25 and separate evening and night-time rates (currently £15 weekday and £17 weekend) removed.

These will be replaced with one 6pm to 8am rate of £7.50. At London Road car park the one hour tariff will be reduced from £3 to £2 and the council will move to remove separate evening and night-time rates (currently £15) and replace with one 6pm to 8am rate of £7.50.

Trafalgar Street car park will see its one hour tariff reduced from £5:50 to £4. The council will remove separate evening and night-time rates (currently £15) and replace with one 6pm to 8am rate of £7.50. Norton Road car park will see its one hour tariff reduced from £1:70 to £1:50 and residents can park from 5pm until 8am for just £3.