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Parking in Leamington Effective from 1st April 2009 1. Off-Street Car Parks This guide is to assist you in finding the best place to park during your visit to Leamington. There are two main areas for parking 1. Off-street car parks, 2. On-street parking. All the car parks are conveniently situated (within 10 minutes walk) for all amenities and shopping. There are signs on all approach roads and throughout the town to guide you to the car parks.
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Parking inLeamington
Effective from 1st April 2009
This guide is to assist you in finding the best place to park during your visit toLeamington. There are two main areas for parking 1. Off-street car parks,2. On-street parking.
Leamington has 10 District Council Car Parks with just under 1900 parkingspaces: Two of the car parks, St. Peters and Covent Garden are barrier controlled ‘Pay on Foot’, which means you take a ticket on entering the car park,retain it, and pay the required fee before collecting your car. The other car parksare ‘Pay and Display’,which require you to buy a ticket upon arrival.
‘Pay and Display’ machines accept the following coins: 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 & £2. (no change is given apart from in Covent Garden & St Peters). Decidehow long you want to stay and tender the correct money for that time. The parking charges and opening times of the car parks are shown below the mapoverleaf. With the exception of the Royal Priors car park a free 15 minute FREE PARKING TICKET is available in each Pay & Display car park. Pleasesee Pay & Display machines for details on how to obtain a ticket.
All the car parks are conveniently situated (within 10 minutes walk) for allamenities and shopping. There are signs on all approach roads and throughoutthe town to guide you to the car parks.
Electronic signs are also present on the approach roads to the town helping, to direct you to the car park where spaces are available.
Season TicketsSeason Tickets are available for some of the off-street car parks. These offerparking at a discounted rate. Application forms can be obtained from: WarwickDistrict Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV325QG. Telephone: 01926 456317.
Introduction to Civil Parking Enforcement: Responsibility for managing the on-street parking regulations was passed from the Police to Warwickshire CountyCouncil in August 2007. However, enforcement and administration of the newarrangements is carried out by Warwick District Council. Any surplus funds raisedgo to the County Council and are ring fenced to support spending on local transport improvements.
Parking Information
1. Off-Street Car Parks
2 On-Street Parking
On-Street Parking ChargesCharging times vary from street to street and apply every day of the week, includingSundays and public holidays across 1100 spaces, please refer to signage for clarification.
The choice of length of stay should be made on the first visit to the on-street pay and display machine, eg. If you anticipate being longer than 30 minutes you shouldpurchase a 1 hour ticket (or 2 hour ticket). It is an offence to pay 20p for a 30 minutesstay and then return and purchase a further 30 minutes or a one or two hour ticket.Your length of stay needs to be determined at your first visit to the machine.
Over-Staying the Permitted Time LimitThis may result in a penalty charge notice being issued, so it is safer not to over-staythe permitted time period.
Other Parking RegulationsVehicles are expected to park within the marked parking bays. Vehicles parked outside the marked bays, over the white line or yellow lines, may receive a penaltycharge notice.
When Does Enforcement Stop On-Street?There is 24 hour enforcement. Restrictions vary from street to street, please refer tosignage for clarification. Although on –street parking charges stop at 8 pm, vehiclesare still expected to respect the regulations relating to yellow lines, taxi ranks, loading bays etc.
Loading and UnloadingAny vehicle can stop for as long as necessary while continuous loading or unloadingis actively taking place. If no loading or unloading is observed for 5 minutes, apenalty charge notice will be issued.
Should you receive a penalty charge notice and you consider it is incorrect, pleaserefer to ‘How to Make an Appeal’ within this leaflet.
Servicing and Trade VehiclesVehicles providing short term services to premises e.g. plumbers,electricians, locksmiths etc. or installing telephones, TV, broadband, etc. are treated like any otherprivate vehicle and must comply with the new parking regulations. In ‘Pay & Display’areas, they must purchase a ‘Pay & Display’ ticket. If they need to work from the vehicle for longer than the maximum length of stay, they must purchase a waiverfrom the District Council.
In resident’s parking Zones, they must either use the householder’s Visitor Permit or purchase a waiver from the District Council. Notices in the windscreen are not accepted.
Waivers can be obtained for a charge from: Parking Services, PO Box 2179, Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa,CV32 5QG. Telephone: 01926 456317.
Emergency Repair Vehicles attending to emergencies (e.g. British Gas, Severn Trentand BT) are exempt while attending emergency work.
Resident’s ParkingIn Resident’s Parking Zones, vehicles can park for the length of time shown on thesignage, unless displaying a valid residents/visitors parking permit, in which case notime limit is imposed on the length of stay . Each household is entitled to three resident’s permits, each applicable to a specific vehicle, and one visitors permit, applicable to any vehicle. Application forms are available from: Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5QG. Tele-phone: 01926 456317 or at www.warwickdc.gov.uk/parking.
Motorcyclists
Motorcycles can park free of charge in District Council Car parks and on-street,
but must adhere to restrictions in force.
Blue Badge Holders
Parking is free in all District Council car parks (see map overleaf) providing you
display your Blue Badge. Designated easy access parking bays are available in each
car park. However, if they are full then you may park in any other bay. You may also
park within on-street Pay & Display, limited waiting, residential and disabled bays free
of charge providing you display your Blue Badge. Blue Badges must be prominently
displayed photograph down and clearly show all details. Charges may apply in non
District Council car parks.
Shopmobility
This is a free service operated by Warwick District Mobility Ltd. which provides power
scooters and wheelchairs whether you have a permanant or temporary disability.
For details please ring or fax 01926 470450, or email
How to Make an Appeal
If you wish to challenge a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), you must do so in writing.
Your appeal will be carefully considered and you will be advised of the outcome.
If you are still dissatisfied the District Council can advise you of the next stage of
appeal. More information can be obtained at www.parking-appeals.gov.uk
3. Other Information
If you wish to comment on the nature or type of parking restrictions in force or sig-
nage you can contact the Traffic Projects Group at Warwickshire County Council.
Email: [email protected].
Telephone 01926 412404
Warwickshire County Council is responsible for the regulations relating to the level
of charges, maximum length of stay and signage associated with On-Street parking.
Contact:
Traffic Projects Group,
Warwickshire County Council,
PO Box 43, Shire Hall,
Warwick CV34 4SX.
Telephone 01926 412404
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.warwickshire.gov.uk/decrim
Warwick District Council is responsible for the regulations relating to the level of
charges, maximum length of stay and signage associated with Off-Street parking.
Contact: Parking Services, Warwick District Council, Riverside House, Milverton Hill,
Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5QG. Telephone: 01926 456317.
Warwick District Council is responsible for enforcing the parking regulations and
employing the Civil Enforcement Officers. The District Council issues waivers for
tradesmen, resident and visitor permits and manages off-street car parks and
season tickets.
PLEASE NOTE
Not all car parks in Leamington are controlled by the District Council (e.g. the Marks
& Spencers car park in Bedford Street is managed by private contractors) and the
District Council does not issue Penalty Charge Notices in these car parks.
Security
CCTV is operational in several car parks and streets. The car parks and streets
are patrolled on a regular basis to provide a safe and secure environment for the
customer.
Who is Responsible for What?
Off-Street Parking ChargesCharges apply 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm OR AS ADVERTISED
Leamington Car Parks TypeNo.
Spaces
Monday to Saturday
0-15mins 0-1hr
Covent Garden P1* Surface - Short Stay 78 + Free 90p
Covent Garden P1 † MSCP L/S 534 Free 90p
Chandos Street P2 * Surface - Short Stay 153 + Free 90p
St Peters P3 # MSCP L/S 380 Free 90p
Royal Priors P4 † MSCP S/S 463 + Free £1.40
Bedford Street * Surface - Short Stay 49 + Free 90p
Adelaide Bridge Surface L/S 44 + Free 90p
Rosefield Street Surface L/S 44 + Free 90p
0-15mins 0-1hr
Court Street Surface L/S 40 + Free 70p
Bath Place Surface L/S 62 + Free 70p
Packington Place Surface L/S 30 + Free 70p
{
KEY
S/S Short Stay * Season Tickets not † Closed and
L/S Long Stay available for these car 8.00pm - 7.
parks. For further advertised
information see overleaf.
+ Free Parking - A 15 minutes FREE PARKING ticket is availablPlease see machine for details.
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
On-Street Parking Charges
The streets where parking charges apply are highlighted in
Green in the above map. Charging times vary from street to
street, please refer to signage for clarification.
The following charges apply:
Up to 30 minutes 20p
Up to 1 hour £1
Up to 2 hours £2.00
D.
y ChargeSunday Charges
1-2hrs 2-3hrs 3-4hrs 4-6hrs 6+hrs
£1.80 £2.60 £3.20 £5.00 £7.00 See Mon - Sat Charge
£1.80 £2.60 £3.20 £4.00 £4.80 See Mon - Sat Charge
£1.80 £2.60 £3.20 £5.00 £7.00 See Mon - Sat Charge
£1.80 £2.60 £3.20 £4.00 £4.80 See Mon - Sat Charge
£1.40 £2.40 £3.40 £5.40 ^ £8.00 > £1.00
£1.80 £2.60 £3.20 £5.00 £7.00 See Mon - Sat Charge
£1.50 £2.40 £3.00 £4.00 £4.50 Free
£1.50 £2.40 £3.00 £4.00 £4.50 Free
1-2hrs 2-3hrs 3-4hrs 4hrs+
£1.20 £2.00 £2.70 £3.20 - Free
£1.20 £2.00 £2.70 £3.20 - Free
£1.20 £2.00 £2.70 £3.20 - Free
d locked from # Open 6am - Midnight NB.Tickets are not
00am or as Daily transferable
^ 4 - 5 hours between vehicles or
> 5 + hours car parks.
e on each Pay and Display Car Park.
The maximum stay is 2 hours with the exception of the following
streets where the maximum stay is 1 hour : Guy Street, Tavistock
Street, Warwick Street, Windsor Place, Bedford Street, Park
Street, Regent Street and Euston Place.
How You can Help Us
• Always park with consideration to others
• When parking, always lock and secure your car, and ensure your handbrake is on.
• If you are a regular parker, e.g. working in Warwick, vary where you parkso that a potential thief cannot easily establish that your car is left unattended for long periods.
• Never leave pets in the car.
• Please do not damage trees and vegetation when parking your car.
• Please keep car parks and streets clean and tidy by using the litter bins or taking your litter home.
• If a ‘Pay & Display’ machine is not working, please use another machine in the same street or within the same car park.
• Please report faulty equipment to a Civil Enforcement Officer or call 01926 456317.
• Let us have your comments on how we can improve our service. Email: [email protected]
FURTHER INFORMATION
CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:
PARKING SERVICES
PO Box 2179
WARWICK DISTRICT COUNCIL
Riverside House, Milverton Hill
Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5QG
Tel: (01926) 456317
www.warwickdc.gov.uk
This information can be made available in other formats, including: large print, cassette tape,CD or other languages if required. Tel: 01926 456338
