Wiltshire Drivers Face Higher Car Park Charges From 4 September

Wiltshire Parking Charges Rise by 20% From Tomorrow

Wiltshire Parking Charges to Increase by Average of 20% From Tomorrow Drivers using Wiltshire Council car parks will face higher pay-and-display parking charges from tomorrow, Friday 4 September. The council is increasing charges by an average of 20% across its car parks, meaning motorists will pay more when using affected pay-and-display spaces. The changes were originally expected to take effect earlier but were delayed to allow final checks of the parking payment systems. The increase will apply to pay-and-display parking, while long-stay parking times will remain unaffected. For drivers who regularly use Wiltshire Council car parks, the change means checking the updated tariffs before making a journey could help avoid unexpected parking costs. The changes follow a review of Wiltshire's parking charges, with the council previously highlighting increased costs since charges were last changed in 2022. The updated pay-and-display prices have been rounded to the nearest 10p. Season tickets and parking permits are also becoming more expensive under the wider changes to Wiltshire's parking arrangements. Charging arrangements vary between car parks, so motorists should check the information displayed at the car park they intend to use. In Salisbury, short-stay car parks will have charging hours from 7am to 7pm, while long-stay car parks will generally retain charging hours from 8am to 6pm. The Maltings car park in Salisbury will retain its current charging hours, reflecting its role in supporting city-centre hospitality and leisure activity. Sunday parking arrangements have also been amended following consultation, with Sunday on-street parking charges not being introduced in Salisbury. The latest changes mean motorists across Wiltshire will need to account for higher parking prices from Friday 4 September, although the operating times for long-stay parking remain unchanged. The council has said the changes are intended to help cover increasing service costs while allowing it to continue investing in transport and highways. For anyone planning to park in a Wiltshire Council car park from tomorrow, checking the latest tariff before starting a journey will be particularly important as the new prices come into effect.