Street parking costs increase across East Sussex

Street parking charges are rising across East Sussex

Charges for on-street parking across East Sussex have gone up.

East Sussex County Council has increased its charges by between five and 95p, depending on the length of stay.

Permit holders will pay £10 a year more.

The council said the money was needed to manage and enforce parking, and for investment in transport projects.

Claire Dowling, lead member for transport and environment, said the increases are only the second in 14 years.

She said: “As well as covering rising costs, the increases help to influence driver behaviour and encourage people to consider alternative forms of transport.

“Slightly higher on-street parking charges can also help encourage motorists to use town centre car parks, leaving on-street spaces for shorter stays and increasing the turnover of spaces, leading to greater footfall and benefiting the local economy.”

In Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings permits continue to be based on CO2 emissions, with owners of less environmentally friendly vehicles paying more.

Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to [e-mail] or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.