Parking permit holders in Portsmouth set to receive discount

Residential parking zone users in Portsmouth will receive a discount on renewal of their permit following the current parking suspension.

All 38 parking zones were suspended in March, along with charges for on-street and council owned car parks, to ease pressure on residents during lockdown.

It has now been confirmed that permit holders will be eligible for a discount when they apply for their next yearly permit - equivalent to the period the zones have been suspended.

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Councillor Lynne Stagg, Portsmouth City Council's cabinet member for traffic and transportation, said 'We wanted to make it simple for residents to be reimbursed who have not had full use of their parking permits during the suspension of restrictions.

'It's unknown how long the suspension will be in place so we made a decision to compensate permit holders through their next renewal.

'I hope that the current lifting of parking restrictions has been able to support carers and key workers during this challenging time while many people continue to leave cars at home.'

Residents whose permits expire during the current suspension are urged to renew their permit to ensure they are eligible for the reduced price the next time they renew. This will enable the council to rapidly resume enforcement to manage parking when people are able to make more journeys.

The council has also encouraged residents and owners of commercial vehicles to temporarily park at Portsmouth's Park and Ride, until the service is re-opened, to help make more spaces available to those helping the vulnerable and key workers.

Parking permits currently cost £30 for the first car, £120 for the second and £300 for a third – where space is available.

Residents can find out more, including frequently asked questions about the parking zone discount at www.portsmouth.gov.uk.

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