Councillor Seema Chandwani, Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality, approved increases to parking fees and charges for the 2026-2027 financial year. These increases will be implemented in two phases, with some charges taking effect from 1 April 2026 and others from 1 August 2026, following statutory notification and consultation.

Review of Parking Fees and Charges 2026-2027

The council has approved increases to parking charges as part of its annual review of fees and charges. The decision was made to ensure full cost recovery for parking services and to align charges with those in other London Boroughs.

The approved increases fall into two categories:

• Increases effective from 1 April 2026: These apply to charges detailed in Appendix II (a) and (b) of the report, which cover parking permit charges and surcharges. These increases are subject to statutory notification.
• Increases effective from 1 August 2026: These apply to charges detailed in Appendix II (c), which relate to car park charges. These increases are subject to the outcome of statutory consultation.

Authority has been delegated to the Head of Highways and Parking to manage the necessary statutory notification and consultation processes. This includes the power to make traffic management orders to implement the changes, taking into account any objections received. The Head of Highways and Parking can also decide to modify or not proceed with proposed orders, or refer matters back to the Cabinet Member for determination.

The report highlighted that the council reviews fees and charges annually. The rationale for the increases is to achieve full cost recovery and maintain parity with other London Boroughs. Alternative options, including no increase, were considered.

The proposed increases are intended to contribute to the council's Corporate Delivery Plan 2024-2026, specifically supporting the Responding to the Climate Emergency theme by encouraging modal change, reducing congestion, and improving air quality.

The report also detailed specific increases for various types of permits, including residential, business, essential service, and faith group/foster carer permits. These increases are generally around 3.8% and are tiered based on vehicle CO2 emissions and engine size. A diesel surcharge is also being increased from 25% to 30% for on-street parking and will be applied to car park charges.

Car park charges have also been reviewed, with adjustments made to reflect operating hours and local pressures, particularly in the Tottenham area due to events at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Some car park charges will see increases of up to 27%, with event day charges in the Tottenham area set at £20. Annual season tickets for several car parks have also seen significant increases, with some more than doubling.

The council has stated its commitment to supporting vulnerable residents, offering concessions such as free parking for Blue Badge holders, free virtual disabled residential parking permits, free 'Care at Home' permits, and discounted visitor permits for disabled residents or those aged 65 and over.

The decision to approve these increases is considered a key decision and was made by Councillor Seema Chandwani, Cabinet Member for Resident Services & Tackling Inequality.

The full details of the proposed charges can be found in the following appendices:

• Appendix II - Traffic Management (a) – permits¹
• Appendix II - Traffic Management (b) – subsequent permit surcharges²
• Appendix II - Traffic Management (c) – car park charges³