The cost of parking in Liverpool city centre is expected to rise later this year under proposals due to be unveiled by the city council. As part of its annual review of fees and charges, Liverpool Council is considering increasing on-street parking costs by up to 20 per cent in some areas. It follows confirmation last year that free parking after 6pm would be scrapped.
00:00A report going before city leaders says the wider rise in parking fees in Liverpool City Centre and charges would support financial recovery and sustainability for the local authority.
00:13Council studies also found the proposed prices remain competitive compared to other co-cities and private sector operators.
00:21Due to confirmation of free parking after 6pm being scrapped, it means all on-street spaces within the city centre-controlled parking zone would be charged until 11pm.
00:33After consultation with businesses and subject to approval by the Council's Cabinet when it meets, the maximum stay after 6pm would increase to 5 hours.
00:43Cabinet members will be asked to back plans to raise parking charges by an average of 11%.
00:49Under the proposals, the cost of 30 minutes in the city centre would rise by 30 pence an hour.
00:56Before 6pm, parking would remain limited to a maximum stay of 4 hours, rising to 5 hours after 5pm following consultation with businesses, particularly around Hope Street.
01:08Council-owned car parks, including Mount Pleasant, Victoria Street, the M&S Bank Arena and Paddington Village are also expected to see increases averaging more than 8%.
01:20In its report, the Council said the proposed increases will generate additional income to reinvest in transport infrastructure.
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