Enfield Parking Fines Rise by £2.75m as Enforcement Steps Up

Enfield Drivers Face More Parking Enforcement as PCNs Soar

Enfield Parking Fines Rise by £2.75m as Council Steps Up Enforcement Enfield Council received an extra £2.75 million from penalty charge notices (PCNs) during the 2025/26 financial year as the borough stepped up parking enforcement. The increase came alongside a 71% rise in the number of parking fines issued, with 121,429 PCNs recorded compared with 71,005 the previous year. Enfield sees major increase in parking enforcement The figures were included in a recent council report examining changes to parking and enforcement across the borough. Overall profit from Enfield Council’s parking services increased by £1.7 million during 2025/26, while on-street parking enforcement remained the main source of income. The council said its enforcement changes had contributed to a “positive change in driver behaviour”, with more civil enforcement officers deployed across Enfield. Previously, an average of between 14 and 16 officers were deployed from Monday to Saturday. The council says it now regularly deploys up to 30 officers each day. Spending on on-street enforcement also increased by 17% during the year, reaching nearly £8.4 million. The council said the additional enforcement presence has strengthened its ability to monitor parking restrictions, respond to local issues and maintain a more visible presence on the streets. The increase follows concerns about illegal parking across the borough, including vehicles being left on pavements and in locations that can obstruct pedestrian routes. In March 2025, local residents submitted 150 examples of illegal parking to the Enfield Dispatch, with pavement parking among the issues highlighted. Council links enforcement to changes in driver behaviour Enfield Council said its analysis suggests there has also been a shift in how motorists use its cashless parking systems. According to the council, motorists are increasingly choosing to park compliantly and pay for parking where required rather than risk receiving a PCN. The local authority also said its enforcement approach had generated positive feedback from residents and communities, particularly because of a greater focus on footway parking and vehicles obstructing pedestrian routes. The council highlighted the effect that blocked pavements can have on wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments, parents with pushchairs and other pedestrians. For drivers, the latest figures underline how quickly parking enforcement can affect the number of PCNs being issued across a borough. 30 minutes of free parking could be introduced The increase in enforcement comes as Enfield Council also moves towards changes designed to make short visits easier for drivers. The council’s Conservative minority administration has agreed to push ahead with plans to offer 30 minutes of free parking per vehicle per day. Council leader Alessandro Georgiou said the policy could go live at the end of November if the public consultation receives a positive response. For motorists visiting Enfield, checking the parking rules and available options before setting off could become increasingly important as enforcement activity remains high. Drivers looking for parking can also benefit from checking spaces in advance rather than relying on finding a suitable bay after arriving, particularly when visiting busy town centres or unfamiliar areas. For those planning journeys where parking availability is a concern, EveryonesParking can help drivers look for parking options before they travel, making it easier to plan ahead and avoid unnecessary searching on arrival.