How to apply for a Residents' Parking Scheme

Wirral Council do not have a budget set aside for the provision of Residents’ Parking Schemes.

In 2007, seven pilot areas across Wirral took part in a consultation regarding the possible implementation of Residents’ Parking Schemes, after a number of enquiries and petitions from residents within the areas experiencing parking difficulties caused by non-residents.

Following the consultation a report was presented to Cabinet, proposing that resident schemes could be set up and administered by Wirral Council if they were part funded by the residents, by a set up fee of approximately £75 plus a £10 yearly charge for permit issuing, maintenance and enforcement.

Cabinet concluded that Residents’ Parking Schemes would not be implemented in any of the seven pilot areas that took part in the consultation, as the majority of residents involved simply did not support the scheme or were not prepared to contribute to the funding.

How to apply

Prior to submitting a request for the Council to consider a new residents' parking schemes, you will need to ensure your request demonstrates:

• an 80% majority of support from residents within the area,
• include approximately 300 households; 
• demonstrates support for the contribution to funding (approx £75 per household).

Applications should be sent to streetscene with the above supporting evidence. They are then refered to the Local Area Forum Coordinator.

For further information please contact Streetscene.