Installation of new parking meters is now complete in West Bridgford.
There are 11 streets in the scheme. In each case, the first 30 minutes of parking will be free, but it will be essential to obtain a ticket. Any car not displaying a ticket may be liable for a penalty charge.
The aim of this scheme is to create more short-term parking in the town centre and to increase footfall. Any surplus income from fines will be reinvested in highway and transport improvements.
A new parking meter in West Bridgford
Those streets furthest away from the town centre on Bridgford Road, Fox, and Hound Roads offer no limit on how long drivers can park while paying a charge.
For streets closer to the centre, a maximum stay of 3 hours will be implemented. Those streets are Albert Road, Davies Road, Church Drive, Florence Road, Gordon Road, Gordon Square, Priory Road and Rectory Road. The costs are in line with those in the adjacent car parks belonging to Rushcliffe Borough Council.
For Fox and Hound Roads where the spaces are immediately adjacent to the residential properties, there will be a hybrid scheme with the option for residents to purchase a residents’ permit which would exempt them from the charges. Letters have gone to eligible residents explaining how to obtain permits for the bays and the regulations around them.
Blue Badge holders will not be impacted by the changes to the restrictions as they can continue to park without charge.
How to pay for your parking
The Pay and Display machines are very easy to use. They are all solar powered to reduce their climate impact and the screens are bright with a simple intuitive process that will be familiar to motorists.
Free 30-minute tickets can easily be obtained and for longer periods payments can be made in seconds with the contactless option or with cash.
The screens will also show when the scheme starts and additional temporary signs will be erected at all parking areas impacted by the changes. A pay by phone option will also be available shortly.
All parking is free for 30 minutes but always please get a ticket and clearly display it.
For the first few weeks after payments start, enforcement
officers will be available to help and advise. You can also submit any questions to: [email protected].
There is more information and some FAQs on the project in the parking section of our website: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/wbparkingreview