Fees revised for short and long-stay parking in Lichfield

Popular short-stay car parks in the city have become increasingly occupied by long-stay visitors so from January 10 there will be an increase in the charge for short-stay parking over one hour and a reduction in the cost of long-stay parking across the board to provide short stay capacity at peak times.

The introduction of a 30-minute free option in all short-stay car parks is designed to help people who use the city centre to access key services while Blue Badge holders will continue to be able to park on any space in any council car park free of charge. Sandford Street Car Park is also changing from a Long Stay to Short Stay facility from January 10.

Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for High Streets and Visitor Economy, Councillor Janice Silvester-Hall, said:

“We are introducing revised parking charges to benefit all motorists by encouraging them to use the car park most appropriate for the duration of their stay.

“This is just one of the measures we have developed to make parking easier and more convenient. Others include the provision of additional car parking spaces seven days a week at District Council House in Frog Lane and weekend parking in the temporary car park on the former garage site on Birmingham Road.”

A set charge, regardless of parking duration, is also being introduced for use of the short and long stay car parks in the evening and Bank Holidays.

Short-stay and long-stay parking fee revisions