Parking Choices in Melton

Press Release

11 November 2011

Following the ‘Your Money – Have your Say’ survey that the Council carried out last autumn, the Council has used the public’s feedback to shape its car parking service in the Town Centre and offer more choice for car users.

Car parking fees had not been increased since 2008 and the survey showed that the public’s view was to keep charges the same.  The Council has been able to retain the status quo for another year but due to the increases in VAT and inflation, the tariffs will be increased in January 2012 otherwise there would be no money to maintain and improve the car parking service. 

In response to the public’s comments, the Council will be introducing cost effective Season Tickets for those who need to park regularly in the Town Centre and it has not included a Tuesday supplement to the Long Stay Car Parks.  Also the Council reminds the public that there are 103 free ‘on street’ car parking places within the Town Centre for 30 or 60 minute trips to the town. 

Councillor Joe Orson, Chair of the Rural, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee said:

‘The parking charges were last increased in May 2008 and had to be reviewed this year to ensure they were in line with inflation and we were not making a loss.  We took into account what the public said in the ‘Your Money – Have your Say’ survey and have come up with compromises that we hope will offer useful choices for those parking in Melton.

We are committed to continuing to offer free parking for Blue Badge Holders as well as free car parking after 10 a.m. for Christmas Shoppers in the Long Stay Car Parks on the last 5 Fridays before Christmas.’ 

For the new charges and more information on car parking in Melton.

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For more information please contact:

Angela Tebbutt

Head of Communications

Melton Borough Council

Telephone: 01664 502502

Email: atebbutt@melton.gov.uk