Worthing Parking Permit Prices Set to Rise From 1 October

Worthing Drivers Face Higher Parking Charges From October

Worthing Parking Permit Prices Set to Rise From 1 October Drivers in Worthing are facing higher parking permit and on-street parking charges from 1 October 2026 under changes to the town's parking prices. The increases will affect resident permits, carer permits and pay-and-display parking in the town centre. Resident parking permits are increasing For residents in Worthing's part-day controlled parking zones, the first resident permit will rise from £35 to £40 a year. The change takes effect from 1 October 2026, meaning drivers renewing or applying around that date will need to check the new tariff. Carer permits are also increasing, rising from £22 to £30 a year. Additional resident permits will also cost more, with the changes applying alongside the wider increase in parking charges. Town-centre parking will also cost more The changes are not limited to residents' permits. On-street pay-and-display parking in Worthing's premium town-centre zone will increase from £2 to £2.20 an hour from 1 October. That means motorists making shorter town-centre visits will also see a change to the cost of parking. The new charges come into effect at the start of October, giving drivers a clear date to remember if they regularly park in the affected areas. Drivers need to check their permit A parking permit does not guarantee that a space will be available. Arun District Council's current information for Bognor Regis, for example, makes this point explicitly for controlled parking zones, illustrating why having a valid permit and finding an available legal space are separate issues. For Worthing motorists, checking the correct permit zone and current tariff before parking remains important, particularly as prices change. Drivers visiting the town rather than living in a controlled zone should also check the relevant on-street pay-and-display information before leaving their vehicle. Why parking changes matter to local drivers Parking permit changes can have a direct effect on residents who rely on on-street spaces because they do not have suitable off-street parking. Higher permit costs also mean that motorists need to factor parking into the overall cost of regular journeys. For people making occasional trips into Worthing town centre, the increase in the hourly pay-and-display rate is the more immediate change. Planning where to park before travelling can help drivers avoid spending extra time searching for a suitable space or discovering a different tariff after arriving. With parking prices and restrictions changing between areas, motorists should always check the latest local information rather than relying on an old tariff or previous visit. EveryonesParking can help drivers think ahead about where they will park before travelling, particularly when visiting busy town centres where finding a suitable space can take time. The Worthing changes are due to take effect on 1 October, so drivers who regularly use the town's controlled parking areas have a specific date to keep in mind.