St Helens Parking Charges Could Rise Under New Council Plans

St Helens Drivers Face Proposed Parking Charge Increases

St Helens Parking Charges Could Rise Under New Council Plans Drivers could pay more to park in St Helens town centre if proposed changes to council parking charges are introduced. The plans would increase charges by up to 20p at several council-run car parks, while some on-street parking rates would also rise. How much could St Helens parking cost? At Birchley Street, Central Street, Mill Street, North John Street, Parr Street, Tolver Street and Ward Street, parking for up to one hour currently costs £1.10. Under the proposed charges, the same stay would cost £1.20. A two-hour stay would increase from £1.60 to £1.70, while three hours would rise from £2.10 to £2.20. Parking for up to four hours would increase from £3.20 to £3.30, with stays of more than four hours rising from £4.20 to £4.40. Saturday parking at these car parks would also increase, from £1.10 for the whole day to £1.20. Sunday and bank holiday parking would remain free under the proposals. The Millennium Centre and Tontine multi-storey car parks would also see increases if the proposed order is introduced. At those sites, one hour would rise from £1.10 to £1.20, while two hours would increase from £2.10 to £2.20. Three-hour parking would rise from £3.20 to £3.30 and four hours from £4.20 to £4.40, while stays of more than four hours would increase from £6.30 to £6.50. On-street parking charges could also increase The proposed changes would also affect on-street parking in St Helens. The current Monday to Friday charge of £1.10 for up to one hour would increase to £1.20, while two hours would rise from £2.10 to £2.20. Saturday on-street parking for up to two hours would increase from 60p to 70p. St Helens Council said its parking charges are reviewed each year as part of its wider budget-setting process. The council said parking charges provide an important source of income and that concessions remain available, including annual permits, all-day Saturday parking and free parking on Sundays. The consultation on the proposed changes ended on September 24. If no objections were received, the council said a second notice would be published stating when the new charges would become operational. For now, drivers should therefore treat the new figures as proposed rather than confirmed charges and check for the council's next announcement before relying on them. For motorists who regularly visit St Helens town centre, knowing the latest parking prices and available alternatives can help when planning a trip. EveryonesParking can also help drivers plan where to park before travelling, particularly when charges or parking arrangements are changing.