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Government Councils made more than £890m from parking in 2019-20

Councils made more than £890m from parking in 2019-20

Profits dipped slightly due to the coronavirus pandemic, but not by much.
By James Fossdyke 25 January 2021
Industry Councils rake in average of £850k from parking fines in a year

Councils rake in average of £850k from parking fines in a year

But some councils earned millions over the same period.
By James Fossdyke 22 January 2021
Safety Safety charity calls for local measures to tackle pavement parking

Safety charity calls for local measures to tackle pavement parking

IAM Roadsmart says an outright ban could be counter-productive.
By James Fossdyke 04 December 2020
General AA calls for free parking over Christmas to boost economy

AA calls for free parking over Christmas to boost economy

The organisation hopes such a measure could encourage shoppers back to the high street.
By James Fossdyke 01 December 2020
General This is how much ballooning cars of today fill up parking spaces

This is how much ballooning cars of today fill up parking spaces

Cars have grown but parking spaces haven't.
By Dominik Wilde 26 November 2020
Technology VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces

VW Touareg gets remote control to help with tight parking spaces

It's the first VW capable of “assisted manoeuvring” without a driver.
By James Fossdyke 16 November 2020
Green Pre-bookable EV charging arrives in the UK

Pre-bookable EV charging arrives in the UK

The new scheme is currently being trialled in Bicester.
By Dominik Wilde 13 November 2020
General Thoughtless parking hampers 'millions' of motorists

Thoughtless parking hampers 'millions' of motorists

Research suggests drivers are being denied priority parking spaces by "inconsiderate" motorists.
By James Fossdyke 26 October 2020
Technology Drivers urged to take care when parking amid rise in ANPR cameras

Drivers urged to take care when parking amid rise in ANPR cameras

Churchill Car Insurance says more cameras are being introduced to catch the unwary.
By James Fossdyke 09 October 2020
Technology 2021 Lexus NX gets 'intelligent' parking sensors as standard

2021 Lexus NX gets 'intelligent' parking sensors as standard

The hybrid SUV is also getting some natty new paint jobs.
By James Fossdyke 17 September 2020
General Driveway renting booms as office workers choose to drive again

Driveway renting booms as office workers choose to drive again

A decrease in public transport is leading to an increase in parkig demand.
By Dominik Wilde 16 September 2020
General Quarter of parents leave cars idling outside the school gates

Quarter of parents leave cars idling outside the school gates

Figures also show Covid-19 has made parents more likely to drive kids to school.
By James Fossdyke 16 September 2020
Government Government proposes new rules to crack down on rogue parking firms

Government proposes new rules to crack down on rogue parking firms

The proposals include a cap on fines and a 10-minute grace period.
By James Fossdyke 04 September 2020
Safety Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

Government to consider nationwide ban on pavement parking

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the subject.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2020
Government Drivers warned to watch out for beachside parking fines

Drivers warned to watch out for beachside parking fines

Insurance firm urges caution ahead of busy bank holiday weekend.
By James Fossdyke 28 August 2020
General Schools reopening ‘paves’ the way for parking bust-ups

Schools reopening ‘paves’ the way for parking bust-ups

Pavement parking could anger parents this September.
By Dominik Wilde 27 August 2020
Official Half of Brits have forgotten where they parked

Half of Brits have forgotten where they parked

A new survey from Skoda has returned some comical results.
By Dominik Wilde 20 August 2020
General Over 100 UK churches are cashing in on empty parking spaces

Over 100 UK churches are cashing in on empty parking spaces

Places of worship have found 'alter-native' ways to make money.
By Dominik Wilde 11 August 2020
Government Manchester City Council has received over £8 million in bus lane fines

Manchester City Council has received over £8 million in bus lane fines

Considerably more than anywhere else outside London.
By Dominik Wilde 29 July 2020
General Number of tickets issued by private parking firms rises again

Number of tickets issued by private parking firms rises again

Figures suggest private firms are issuing eight times more tickets than a decade ago.
By James Fossdyke 13 July 2020
Government Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

Some Brits still want fines for pavement parkers

But most would support no punishment.
By Dominik Wilde 23 June 2020
Safety English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

English councils get new powers to fine drivers parking in cycle lanes

The government hopes the move will improve safety for cyclists.
By James Fossdyke 12 June 2020
Safety Safest car parks in Britain revealed

Safest car parks in Britain revealed

New research from uSwitch has revealed the best places to park your car.
By Dominik Wilde 04 June 2020
Weird Mercedes covered in poop after illegally parking on UK farmer’s field

Mercedes covered in poop after illegally parking on UK farmer’s field

Yuck!
By Anthony Karr 27 May 2020
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