Traffic & Roads
Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard & Flitwick - Changes to Parking Charges
LU5•Published 15/01/26•Expired
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CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
NOTICE OF VARIATION OF PARKING CHANGES
Notice is hereby given that Central Bedfordshire Council, in exercise of the powers under Section 35(1) and (3) and 35C of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers is to revise the charges for On and Off Street Parking as follows:
Off Street Locations – No Limit
| Location | Pay and Display Times | Existing Charges up to 08.02.2026 | New Charges from 09.02.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Square, Dunstable |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays and Wednesday 1pm - 6pm) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Market Trader (daily) £3.80 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 Market Trader Permits (per day annually) 1 day a week £69.70 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Market Trader (daily) £3.90 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 Market Trader Permits (per day annually) 1 day a week £72.30 |
| Duncombe Drive, Leighton Buzzard |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays and Tuesday 1pm - 6pm) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Market Trader (daily) £3.80 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 Market Trader Permits (per day annually) 1 day a week £69.70 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Market Trader (daily) £3.90 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 Market Trader Permits (per day annually) 1 day a week £72.30 |
| Matthew Street, Dunstable |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| St Marys Gate, Dunstable |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Priory Gardens, Dunstable |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Regent Street, Dunstable |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Grove Park, Dunstable |
Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Multi Storey, West Street, Leighton Buzzard |
Monday – Saturday 7:00am – 7:00pm Sundays 9:30am – 5:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.80 Up to 3 hours £2.60 Up to 5 hours £4.10 All day £8.20 Sunday £2.10 Lock in Charge £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Up to 1 hour £1.00 Up to 2 hours £1.90 Up to 3 hours £2.70 Up to 5 hours £4.30 All day £8.50 Sunday £2.20 Lock in charge £8.50 Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Steppingley Road, Flitwick |
24/7 | Saturday £1.60 Sunday £1.60 Monday – Friday £6.00 Weekly Ticket £29.90 |
Saturday £1.70 Sunday £1.70 Monday – Friday £6.20 Weekly Ticket £31.00 |
Off Street Locations – Limited Waiting
| Location | Limited Waiting Times | Existing Charges up to 08.02.2026 | New Charges from 09.02.2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Street, Leighton Buzzard |
Limited Waiting 2 hours, no return 1 hour, except permit holders Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| New Road, Leighton Buzzard |
Limited Waiting 2 hours, no return 1 hour, except permit holders Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| Westfield Road, Dunstable |
Limited Waiting 3 hours, no return 1 hour, except permit holders Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
| West Street, Dunstable |
Limited Waiting 2 hours, no return 1 hour, except permit holders Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 6:00pm (Excluding Bank Holidays) |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £56.60 3 months £140.40 12 months £420.10 |
Business and Employee Permits 1 month £58.80 3 months £145.70 12 months £436.10 |
Residents and Visitors Permits
| Type of Permit | Existing Charges up to 08.02.2026 | New Charges from 09.02.2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Permit | 1st vehicle £30.10 2nd vehicle £91.80 3rd vehicle £122.40 |
1st vehicle £31.20 2nd vehicle £95.30 3rd vehicle £127.10 |
| Visitor Permits | Per session £1.30 | Per session £1.30 |
On Street Pay and Display Bays
| On Street Parking Charges and Location | Existing Charges up to 08.02.2026 | New Charges from 09.02.2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Rate | Up to 30 Minutes £0.80 Up to 1 hour £2.10 Up to 2 hours £2.70 Up to 3 hours £3.70 Up to 5 hrs £5.30 All Day £9.60 |
Up to 30 Minutes £0.80 Up to 1 hour £2.20 Up to 2 hours £2.90 Up to 3 hours £3.90 Up to 5 hrs £5.60 All Day £10.20 |
| Premium Rate: High Street North, Dunstable |
Up to 30 Minutes £1.10 Up to 1 hour £2.70 Up to 2 hours £3.20 Up to 3 hours £4.30 Up to 5 hrs £6.40 All Day £10.70 |
Up to 30 Minutes £1.10 Up to 1 hour £2.90 Up to 2 hours £3.40 Up to 3 hours £4.60 Up to 5 hrs £6.70 All Day £11.30 |
New charges to be effective from 9th February 2026
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