A charge for parking on a number of roads around West Bridgford town centre starts – the date is to be announced.
Parking meters are in the process of being installed at the areas where parking charges will apply – payment is by contactless including Apple Pay, bank card, card with PIN and coins.
The roads are as follows:
Albert Road, Florence Road, Gordon Road, Gordon Square, Rectory Road (south) and Priory Road
Conversion of all existing limited waiting parking areas into short-stay 3 hours pay and display with 30 minutes free parking.
Bridgford Road
Conversion of existing free parking bays into long-stay pay and display bays (no upper daily limit) with 30 minutes free parking.
Church Drive, Davies Road and Rectory Road (north).
Introduce new restrictions of short-stay 3 hours pay and display parking provision with 30 minutes free parking.
Fox Road and Hound Road
New long stay pay and display (no upper daily limit) / residents parking.
It was felt by Nottinghamshire County Council that the parking areas already available could be repurposed to make them more efficient, with the overall aim of increasing the number of parking ‘slots’ available. This will,it said, in turn, attract shoppers and those looking to enjoy the restaurants and cafés, with a view to ensuring the long-term vitality of the town.
In all locations, parking will be free for 30 minutes, subject to obtaining a parking ticket. In the central shopping area on Gordon Road, for example, the offer will remain at 30 minutes free, as it is now, whilst also offering the choice to pay for longer, to suit all visitors’ needs.
The charges for long and short-stay parking are detailed below. In all instances, the first half hour will be free of charge but a ticket will need to be displayed in the vehicle.
Short stay parking charges
8am – 8pm (All days) Max stay 3 hours, will be as follows:
0 – 30 mins    Free
Up to 1 hr       £1.50
Up to 2 hrs     £2.50
Up to 3 hrs     £3.50
Long stay parking charges
8am – 8pm, (All days) will be as follows:
0 – 30 mins    Free
Up to 1 hr       £1.50
Up to 2 hrs     £2.50
Up to 3 hrs     £3.50
Up to 4 hrs     £4.50
Over 4 hours  £6.00
Residents’ permit charge
£40 for either a residents’ or visitors’ permit. Free for Blue Badge holders or those over 75.
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Studies showed that there are limited spaces for visitors to the centre, and it was important to ensure the right mix of parking opportunities to meet their needs. In some areas, there are no restrictions at all, and commuter cars can park freely all day very close to the centre.
Consultation on the proposals began initially with local stakeholders on 30 July, and then fully with the public from 2 September. The consultation closed on 10 October 2024.
This will mean charges on 11 streets around the centre of West Bridgford, with those furthest away, such as Bridgford Road and Fox and Hound Roads, offering no limit on how long drivers can park while paying a charge. For those streets closer to the retail centre, a maximum stay of 3 hours will be implemented.
