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The Government has taken a key step in making sure that drivers’ interests are protected when using private car parks.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new package of measures will protect millions of drivers from unfair and extortionate charges, with a new Code of Practice to help keep cowboy private parking firms in check.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Addressing the strategic national need for more lorry parking and better services in lorry parks in England.
Consultation will seek views on the level of private parking charges, to help deliver a fair, proportionate and consistent system across the country.
Government launches consultation on pavement parking.
New Code of Practice to bring greater regulation, making it easier for drivers to challenge unfair parking tickets and supporting our local shops.
New national parking data standards introduced which could mean the end of outdated parking systems.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Motorists across Britain will have greater protections against bogus parking fines as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law.
The government backs a ‘one-stop shop’ for motorists to appeal private parking fines.
Announcing the winners of £4 million worth of funding across 19 local authorities for digital transport innovations.
Government awards £4 million for tech projects that will cut congestion, speed up journeys and clean up the environment.
Transport Minister visits Milton Keynes to launch 15,000 free parking spaces for electric vehicles as part of the town's Go Ultra Low City scheme.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Details of how freight will be routed to reduce pressure on the M20 in Kent when there is disruption to cross-Channel services was announced today (Thursday) by Highways England.
The Independent Parking Committee Ltd (IPC) is now an Accredited Trade Association (ATA) for the private parking sector.
Improving parking policies and practices.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Address to the British Parking Association mentioning the local authorities parking consultation, high streets and new technology.
Local authorities across England are being asked to cut unsightly yellow lines as part of a government drive to rid the streets of clutter.
Proposals to construct 2 new park and ride sites and upgrade a junction in York have received final approval.
Discusses plans to end private sector wheel clamping, measures to tackle abuses of the Blue Badge scheme and the year ahead.
Parking and traffic measure penalties to remain at normal levels during Olympics.
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