Charge for Resident Parking FOI
Case reference FOI2018/00790
Published 26 July 2019
Request
Do you charge for resident parking permits in Controlled Parking Zones? If you do currently have a charge: 1) How many resident parking permit holders are there in your area? 2) What is the minimum and maximum charge levied for resident parking permits in Controlled Parking Zones? 3) How much revenue did the charge generate in financial years: a. 2014/5 b. 2015/6 c. 2016/7 d. 2017/8 4) Is there currently a plan to increase or decrease the charge for resident parking permits over the next three years (for example, in line with inflation, or if the introduction of a charge has been staggered)? 5) How much was generated by fining drivers who parked in Controlled Resident Parking Zones without a valid permit in financial years: a. 2014/5 b. 2015/6 c. 2016/7 d. 2017/8 If you do not currently have a charge for resident parking permits in Controlled Parking Zones: 6) Is the council implementing such a charge in the next 24 months?
Response
Do you charge for resident parking permits in Controlled Parking Zones?
Yes
If you do currently have a charge:
1) How many resident parking permit holders are there in your area?
3166
2) What is the minimum and maximum charge levied for resident parking permits in Controlled Parking Zones?
£40 and £80 per annum
3) How much revenue did the charge generate in financial years:
- 2014/5 £173,595
- 2015/6 £177,143
- 2016/7 £173,580
- 2017/8 £171,207
4) Is there currently a plan to increase or decrease the charge for resident parking permits over the next three years (for example, in line with inflation, or if the introduction of a charge has been staggered)?
The charges levied are broadly set by Surrey County Council. The charges levied aim to cover the cost of administering the scheme. Clearly if, in future years, a shortfall was identified between the income generated by permits and the cost of administering the scheme, then there may be a need to review the charges levied. However, at the present time, it is not envisaged that there will be such a need (within Guildford at least, albeit that our charges may ultimately be determined by the County Council).
5) How much was generated by fining drivers who parked in Controlled Resident Parking Zones without a valid permit in financial years:
- 2014/5
- 2015/6
- 2016/7
- 2017/8
We are not able to give this information as the on-street income from penalty charge notices is not split by offence.
If you do not currently have a charge for resident parking permits in Controlled Parking Zones:
6) Is the council implementing such a charge in the next 24 months?
Not applicable
Documents
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