Shrewsbury parking charge changes come in to force

Ticket and payment machines and signage will be updated on November 4, and parking in all of Shropshire Council's car parks in the town will be free for that day as work is carried out.

The new parking arrangements in Shrewsbury, which come in to force on November 5, are being introduced as part of Shropshire Council’s new parking strategy.

The changes will see a set price per hour to park which the council say will make charges simpler.

There will be a 15 minutes’ pop and shop parking allowance – including 10 minutes’ statutory grace period.

Payments for parking can be made using contactless methods, card and coins at the new pay and display machines.

Cashless

Cashless parking will be possible with the 'MiPermit' system and motorists will be able to use their smartphone, text messages, website or telephone to make a payment.

There will be free parking on Sundays and bank holidays in Frankwell and Abbey Foregate car parks as well as a free parking after 6pm (excluding Raven Meadows multi-storey) and free parking after eight hours in Frankwell Main, Frankwell Quay and Abbey Foregate car parks.

It will be possible to park for £1.50 all day on Sundays and bank holidays in Raven Meadows Multi-storey.

There will be no more short-stay parking – excluding Frankwell Riverside car park.

Discounted weekly, season and resident's tickets will be available in Frankwell Main and Abbey Foregate car parks.

From November 5 parking for five hours or less in Frankwell Main, Frankwell Quay and Abbey Foregate car parks will be cheaper than before the changes, and it will be cheaper to park in St Julian’s Friars car park for two hours or less.

Steve Davenport, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “Our new parking strategy is designed to make parking charges clearer and simpler, and to deliver a wide range of other improvements and benefits to people using our car parks.

"After a number of lengthy consultations in which people have told us their thoughts, I’m pleased that everything has now been agreed and we can now start to introduce the new parking charges and arrangements across the county.

“The new arrangements in Shrewsbury offer a wide range of benefits to users of our car parks, and a number of improvements on the current arrangements, including a variety of free and cheap parking, and parking charges that are easier to understand – together with a wider range of payment methods.

“I’m delighted that we’re able to offer free parking on November 4 while we get everything ready for the following day, and hope this will encourage people to visit the town that Sunday.”

Following their introduction in Shrewsbury new parking charges will be rolled out in Ludlow in late November, Bridgnorth and Oswestry in January 2019 and in all other areas, including Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Wem and Much Wenlock in February 2019.

New charges:

ABBEY FOREGATE – Linear (per minute) charges apply – 50p/hour

Minimum charge 50p.

Maximum charge £4 per day.

FREE parking on Sundays and bank/public holidays.

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

NEW weekly tickets available – six days’ parking for £17 (£2.83/day).

Discounted season tickets and resident permits.

FRANKWELL MAIN – Linear (per minute) charges apply – 70p/hour

Minimum charge 70p.

Maximum charge £5.60 per day.

FREE parking on Sundays and bank/public holidays

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

NEW weekly tickets available – six days’ parking for £24 (£4/day).

Discounted season tickets and resident permits.

FRANKWELL QUAY – Linear (per minute) charges apply – 70p/hour

Minimum charge 70p.

Maximum charge £5.60 per day.

FREE parking on Sundays and bank/public holidays

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

FRANKWELL RIVERSIDE – Linear (per minute) charges apply – 70p/hour

Minimum charge 70p.

Maximum stay/charge £2.10 for three hours.

FREE parking on Sunday & bank/public holidays

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

ST JULIAN’S FRIARS – Linear (per minute) charges apply – £1/hour

Minimum charge £1.

Parking for two hours or less will be cheaper than before the changes.

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

Half-price parking on Sundays and bank/public holidays – 50p/hour.

Discounted resident permits.

RAVEN MEADOWS MULTI-STOREY – Linear (per minute) charges apply – Mon to Sat – £1.80/hour

Park for £1.50 all day on Sundays and bank/public holidays.

An eight-hour charging ‘cap’ between 8am and midnight.

Three-hour ‘cap’ between 8pm and 8am – pay no more than £5.40 for evening and overnight parking.

Extended opening hours Monday to Saturday 7am to midnight and 9am to 10pm on Sundays and bank/public holidays.

BRIDGE STREET – Linear (per minute) charges apply – £1.80/hour

Minimum charge £1.80.

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

Half-price parking on Sunday and bank/public holidays (90p/hour).

ST AUSTIN’S STREET – Linear (per minute) charges apply – £1.80/hour

Minimum charge £1.80.

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

Half-price parking on Sunday & bank/public holidays (90p/hour).

QUARRY SWIMMING AND FITNESS CENTRE – Linear (per minute) charges apply – £1.80/hour

Minimum charge £1.80.

FREE parking between 6pm and 8am.

Half-price parking on Sundays and bank/public holidays (90p/hour).

14 spaces including one Blue Badge bay and one motorcycle parking area.

ON STREET – Linear (per minute) charges apply – £2.40 / HOUR

Minimum charge £1.20.

PARK AND RIDE

Choice of three sites at Harlescott, Meole and Oxon

Monday to Saturday – service every 20 minutes.

Return bus fare £1.60 per person.

Half price concession with English Bus Pass.

Half price concession for students of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College and Shrewsbury High School with student ID card.

Group ticket for up to five adults after 9.30am Monday to Friday and at any time on Saturday £2.50.

Accompanied children under 16 FREE.

Season Tickets – £6.40 per week, £24 per month

Ten tripper tickets – ten return trips valid for three months – £14.40