Birmingham park parking charges set for 2026
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking fees for three major parks from 2026, sparking political backlash. Find out the costs and the opposition's pledge.
Motorists urged to plan ahead to slash parking bills by up to 77%. Expert advice reveals huge savings at major UK airports as motoring costs rise.
Warwickshire County Council approves higher on-street parking tariffs for Leamington, Warwick, Stratford, and Kenilworth from April 2026. Find out the new costs and the debate behind them.
Proposed new Clean Air Act powers could let councils ban all petrol and diesel vehicles, including classics, from 2035. Find out what it means for UK drivers.
UK households risk £80 fines for bin collection errors over Christmas. Learn the festive schedule changes, how to avoid penalties, and protect your property value.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
Scarborough's overnight motorhome ban faces being scrapped as displaced vehicles cause chaos in residential streets. Could a controlled scheme be the answer?
Shoppers at Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons risk fines for misusing parent and child parking bays. A study reveals 25% misuse, with one mother fined £260. Know the rules to avoid penalties.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle will patrol streets from January 2026, using cameras to fine drivers parked on zig-zags and bus stops. Find out what it means for you.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle, equipped with HD cameras, will patrol from January to catch drivers parking illegally on zig zags and bus stops. Find out how it works.
Islington Council issues a final warning to e-bike hire firms Lime and Forest over dangerous parking and noise. Could shared e-bikes be banned? Read the latest.
The UK government announces major animal welfare reforms, banning puppy farms and trail hunting by 2029. Critics call it a 'war on the countryside'. Discover the full details.
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
Drivers visiting Birmingham's German Christmas Market face a 12% parking hike at Town Hall Car Park. The AA warns festive visitors to check tariffs and consider public transport.
UK councils launch a zero-tolerance crackdown on drivers misusing disabled parking bays during Christmas shopping. Fines of up to £1,000 are being issued to protect essential access.
Warwickshire Council leader George Finch insists 'big investors' are being secured to revive town centres, amid a heated debate over rising on-street parking charges. Read the full story.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
A Rolls Royce Cullinan worth at least £500,000 was photographed parked on a shared pedestrian pavement outside Birmingham's Bullring, igniting a fierce online debate about privilege and parking laws.
UK drivers hit with record parking fines: 3.6 million tickets issued in a year, a 17% surge. RAC warns system is 'awry' and calls for urgent reform. Find out how to challenge a ticket.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Households are warned that altered bin collection schedules over Christmas could lead to £80 fines for pavement obstructions. Experts advise planning ahead to avoid penalties and pest problems.
Wirral Council revisits plans for 22 new car park charges, sparking fears from Bromborough businesses who warn it could be 'another nail in the coffin' for the village high street.
Spain approves a major smoking ban for beaches, bars & terraces. Tourists face new rules as health minister targets 140 daily tobacco deaths. Read the full details.
Nearly half of UK motorists want larger parking bays as cars grow bigger. Calls mount for Labour to update 50-year-old guidelines to tackle 'autobesity'.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has impounded around 1,000 Lime, Forest and Voi e-bikes following resident complaints about blocked pavements. Operators respond to the parking crisis.
A major crackdown on Blue Badge fraud is underway across the UK. With misuse at crisis levels, councils are taking action, with 82% of investigations leading to fines or prosecution. Learn the rules to avoid a £1,000 penalty.
New data reveals a major council crackdown on blue badge fraud, with over 14,000 fines issued. Discover the risks of misusing disabled bays and the growing enforcement crisis.
A father of three was fined nearly £300 after being 13 minutes late to his car. He lost his keys in a play centre ball pit and couldn't extend his parking stay. He's now calling for a change in the rules.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has launched a new automated parking system just in time for Christmas. Find out how the 'Drive In. Drive Out.' technology works.