Statutory
Southend on Sea, Proposed Parking Fees and Charges for 2025-2026
SS2•Published 20/01/25•Expired
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What is happening?
Southend on Sea Borough Council
Business and Operational Permits
| Type of Permit | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Permit | – | – | £170.00 | £314.50 |
| Southend Pass (VAT applicable) | – | – | – | £125.00 |
| Tradesperson Permit (On- and Off-Street) 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday | £62.50 | – | – | £624.00 |
| Educational Permit | – | – | – | £165.00 |
Operational Permits
| Type of Operational Permit | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Permit (Yellow) | On-Street – 4 hours max stay | £82.00 per annum |
| Operational Permit (Pink) | On-Street – 6 hours max stay | £164.00 per annum |
| Operational Permit (Black) | On-Street – 4 hours max stay (Generic/Transferable) | £251.50 per annum |
| Operational Permit (Silver) | On- & Off-Street – 6 hours max stay | £629.00 per annum |
| Operational Permit (South Essex Homes) | 4 hours max stay | £82.00 per annum |
Visitor and Miscellaneous Permits
| Type of Permit | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Vouchers (Paper Book of 20) | Daily | £20.00 (maximum 12 books per year) |
| Visitor Vouchers (Virtual/Electronic Book of 20) | Daily | £12.50 (maximum 12 books per year) |
| Commuter Tariff (Southend Pass Customers Only, specified locations only) | Daily | £6.00 |
| Market Trader Season Ticket | 20 weeks | £83.00 |
| New Road Church Permit | Specifically for Wesleyan Methodist Church (New Road Land Agreement 1932) | £171.50 per annum |
| Parking Dispensation | Daily | £15.50 |
| Parking Dispensation | Weekly (7 days) | £63.00 |
| Parking Suspension (Admin Fee) | Each application | £38.00 |
| Parking Suspension (On-Street) | Per day, per bay (approx. 6m) | £38.00 |
| Parking Suspension (On-Street) | Per week, per bay (approx. 6m) | £251.50 |
| Amendment of existing permit | Vehicle changes | £10.00 |
| Amendment of existing EV permit | Vehicle changes | £10.00 |
| Replacement or duplicate season ticket (paper permit) | Loss or duplicate request | £31.50 |
| Permit refund admin fee | Administrative cost | £17.00 |
| Hotels and guesthouses discount rate | Daily, up to end of charging period | 50% of max daily parking tariff |
| Honorary Alderman or Persons Permit | Specifically for Honorary personnel only | £0.00 |
b) OFF-STREET – 2025-2026 PROPOSED FEES AND CHARGES (ALSO APPLIES TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND ELECTRIC CHARGING PLACES)
| Location/Description | Unit | Zone 1A* 8am - 9pm** | Zone 1B 8am - 9pm | Zone 2A 8am - 6pm | Zone 2B 8am - 6pm | Zone 3A 8am - 6pm | Zone 3B 8am - 6pm | Zone 4A 8am - 6pm | Zone 4B 8am - 6pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Street Pay and Display (Car Parks)applies to Electric vehicles & bays (VAT Applicable) | Up to 1 hr | £3.00 | £2.30 | £1.40 | £1.20 | £1.30 | £1.10 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Up to 2 hrs | £5.80 | £4.50 | £2.60 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £2.20 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Up to 3 hrs | £8.70 | £6.60 | £4.00 | £3.60 | £3.70 | £3.30 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Up to 4 hrs | £11.30 | £8.60 | £5.20 | £4.80 | £5.20 | £4.40 | £4.00 | £4.00 | |
| Up to 6 hrs | £16.00 | £12.80 | £7.00 | £6.00 | £6.50 | £6.00 | £6.30 | £6.00 | |
| Up to 8 hrs | £18.00 | £15.00 | £9.00 | £8.00 | £8.00 | £8.00 | £8.20 | £8.00 | |
| Up to 10 hrs | £19.00 | £16.00 | £10.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £9.00 | £10.00 | £10.00 | |
| Up to 13 hrs | £20.00 | £17.00 |
*Note: Nov-Jan 1A Prices Reduced to Zone 1B Prices.
Car Park Season Tickets
| Location/Description | Unit | Zone 1A 8am - 9pm | Zone 1B 8am - 9pm | Zone 2A 8am - 6pm | Zone 2B 8am - 6pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Ticket for a Named Car Park* (VAT applicable) | Annual | £754.00 | £754.00 | £676.00 | £676.00 |
| 6 months | £379.50 | £379.50 | £343.00 | £343.00 | |
| Quarterly | £197.50 | £197.50 | £182.00 | £182.00 | |
| Monthly | £69.50 | £69.50 | £62.50 | £62.50 | |
| Season Ticket for Car Parks within a Specified Zone** (VAT applicable) | Annual | £1,352.00 | £1,352.00 | £1,300.00 | £1,300.00 |
| Quarterly | £364.00 | £364.00 | £338.00 | £338.00 | |
| Monthly | £130.00 | £130.00 | £119.50 | £119.50 | |
| Season Ticket – Baxter Avenue Car Park | Annual | £1,510.00 per bay |
| Location/Description | Unit | Zone 3A 8am - 6pm | Zone 3B 8am - 6pm | Zone 4A 8am - 6pm | Zone 4B 8am - 6pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season Ticket for a Named Car Park* (VAT applicable) | Annual | £598.00 | £598.00 | N/A | £312.00 |
| 6 months | £296.50 | £296.50 | N/A | £161.00 | |
| Quarterly | £151.00 | £151.00 | N/A | £83.00 | |
| Monthly | £52.00 | £52.00 | N/A | £36.50 | |
| Season Ticket for Car Parks within a Specified Zone** (VAT applicable) | Annual | £1,092.00 | £1,092.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Quarterly | £301.50 | £301.50 | N/A | N/A | |
| Monthly | £104.00 | £104.00 | N/A | N/A | |
| Season Ticket – Baxter Avenue Car Park | Annual | £1,510.00 per bay |
- Note: Due to various factors, the Council may exclude some car parks from this season ticket eligibility.
Other Season Tickets
| Type of Ticket | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Market Trader Season Ticket | 20 weeks | £83.00 |
| Operational Permit (Silver) | On- & Off-Street – 6 hours max stay | £629.00 per annum |
| Operational Permit (South Essex Homes) | 4 hours max stay | £82.00 per annum |
Seafront Permit
| Zone | Cost |
|---|---|
| Zone 1A 8am - 9pm / Zone 1B 8am - 9pm | £520.00 per annum |
| Zone 3A 8am - 6pm / Zone 3B 8am - 6pm | £234.00 per annum |
| Zone 2A / Zone 2B / Zone 4A / Zone 4B | – |
Tradesperson and Educational Permits
| Type of Permit | 1 month | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Tradesperson Permit (On- and Off-Street) 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday | £62.50 | £624.00 |
| Educational Permit | N/A | £165.00 |
Additional Parking Fees and Charges
| Description | Unit | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment of existing permit | Vehicle changes | £10.00 |
| Amendment of existing EV permit | Vehicle changes | £10.00 |
| Replacement or duplicate season ticket (paper permit) | Loss or duplicate request | £31.50 |
| Permit refund admin fee | Administrative cost | £17.00 |
| Authorised copy of car park key | Issuance | £63.00 |
| Authorised copy of car park key | Replacement (for any purpose) | £251.50 |
| Car Park unlock tariff | Each occasion | £94.50 |
| Parking Suspension (Off-Street) (Vatable) | Per day, per bay (approx. 6m) | £25.50 |
| Parking Suspension (Off-Street) (Vatable) | Per week, per bay (approx. 6m) | £151.50 |
| Suspension admin fee (Vatable) | £38.00 | |
| Hotels and guesthouses discount rate | Daily, up to end of charging period | 50% of max daily parking tariff |
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