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Council car parks (478) Service
Car parks within the geographic boundaries of a local authority which are owned and run by the local authority. The authority may publish a list of the car parks, their locations and tariffs.
Cycle and motorcycle parking (1799) Service
Provision of stands and racks for parking cycles and motorcycles
Estate parking (114) Service
The local authority is responsible for determining parking regulations (residents and visitor parking) on council property and for enforcement of those regulations.
Lorry parking (1725) Service
Provision of parking areas for heavy goods vehicles which may be used to park, to transfer goods and if facilities available temporary storage of goods whilst being transferred.
Park and ride (1112) Service
A local authority may provide park and ride facilities, which enable commuters to leave their personal vehicles in a designated car park and transfer to public transport facilities.
Parking permits (474) Service
Issuing of parking permits to residents who keep and use a car, a van or motorcycle on a full-time basis within a controlled parking zone. Businesses operating within a controlled zone area may also qualify for permits.
Parking zones (473) Service
A controlled parking scheme in a street or area where parking is organised in order to help residents park their vehicles.
Pavement parking (475) Service
Pavements are constructed and provided for pedestrian use. The local authority has a responsibility to keep the roads and footpaths safe to use.
Private car parks (479) Service
Car parks within a local authority geographic area which are owned and operated by private companies. The local authority ensures that they operate in accordance with authority parking policies.
Street parking enforcement (471) Service
Enforcement of on street parking regulations (meters, residential parking bays, yellow lines etc.) within the local authority area. The council may issue illegally parked vehicles with a ticket and impose fines.
Vehicle clamping and removal (472) Service
Use of vehicle clamps to immobilise illegally parked vehicles. If such a vehicle is taking up much needed space the local authority will organise the removal of the vehicle.
Workplace parking levy (1705) Service
Employers that provide workplace parking places may be required to get a workplace parking levy licence and, where applicable, pay a charge, as part of the workplace parking levy (WPL) congestion charging scheme.