Council considers overhaul of city's parking

Parking in Brighton is being overhauled

Plans to overhaul parking in Brighton and Hove are to go before councillors, with the Sussex city facing a predicted shortfall of £1.16m in parking revenue by April 2025.

It could see prices reduced in some car parks and the creation of tickets to cover whole weekends.

Brighton & Hove City Council said the aim of the plans is to make parking in the city "simpler, fairer and better".

The councillor with cabinet responsibility has admitted charges have become "more of a deterrent than an incentive for visitors".

Under-used car parks could see their tariffs cut to encourage their use during quieter periods.

The report also recommends reviewing current restrictions "to better support the night-time economy".

Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and the public realm, said: “The review has been needed for some time and it's now clear we need a new approach to parking in the city.

"I’m confident this plan will tackle the issues people have been telling us about and lead to a fairer, simpler and sustainable parking service for Brighton & Hove.

“It’s clear parking prices have increased to the extent they have become more of a deterrent than an incentive for some visitors.

"We have more than 200 different permit tariffs and the demand for parking has rippled from the city centre to outlying areas of the city. We need to change."

The plans could see some car parks reducing their charges

Special rates could be introduced for commuters, along with virtual permits for visitors.

The report will be presented to the council's cabinet on 26 September.

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