People in York will have a final chance to have their say on parking charges at meetings at the end of the month,
Drop-in sessions have been organised by City of York Council as part of the consultation launched following a challenge to parking charge hikes in Bishopthorpe Road, Heworth, Micklegate and The Groves.
Cllr Kate Ravilious, the council’s Labour transport spokesperson, said she hoped people affected by last year’s increases would come and give their views.
The consultation, which began in December, comes as part of a review launched in response to a legal challenge last April.
Hikes in charges to £4.85-an-hour for the first two and to £5.30-an-hour on Fridays, Saturdays and during events were approved as part of the 2025/6 council budget.
They were brought in as part of efforts to encourage people to use public transport or walk and cycle instead of using their cars. Cutting congestion is the aim.
But the huge rises sparked a backlash from residents and traders in Micklegate, Bishopthorpe Road and The Groves who claimed they would make trips more expensive and harm businesses.
Charges were later lowered to £3-an-hour in Bishopthorpe Road and temporarily reversed in Micklegate following local opposition.
Arup’s consultation closed for online and paper responses on Friday, February 27.
The findings from feedback including from the four upcoming meetings are set to be published in an independent review which will then inform a council decision on the charges.
In-person drop-in sessions:
- Monday, March 23, Micklegate – 4.30pm to 7pm at West Offices
- Tuesday, March 24, Heworth – 4.30pm to 7pm at Tang Hall Explore
- Thursday, March 26, The Groves – 4.30pm to 7pm at Door 84
- Tuesday, March 31, Bishopthorpe Road – 5.30pm to 8pm at Clements Hall
