Brighton parking prices set to fall

Council parking revenues have declined in recent years

Parking costs across Brighton and Hove are set to fall, the city council has announced.

Brighton & Hove City Council said rates will come down at its car parks in The Lanes, Regency Square, London Road, Trafalgar Street and Norton Road.

The local authority said use of council-owned car parks has steadily decreased since 2021 and that average hourly fees were higher than in most other cities.

It comes after a review found that the East Sussex city faces a predicted shortfall of £1.16m in parking revenue by April 2025.

'Simpler and fairer'

One hour and evening tariffs will also be reduced in a bid to support the night-time economy and encourage people into under-used car parks.

Councillor Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport, parking and the public realm, said the changes would make parking "simpler and fairer for everyone".

He said that high prices were "deterring" people from coming to the city and that lowering them would make it cheaper for those wanting to shop, eat and drink.

"It’s vital we do whatever we can to increase footfall and support... local businesses to thrive," he added.

Brighton & Hove City Council said it was looking into further changes, such as allowing permit holders in high demand areas to use off-street car parks and introducing paid parking in areas of the city where the take up of permits is low.