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Bath & North East Somerset - Off Street Parking Places Order
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BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
(OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) (BATH)
(VARIATION NO. 7) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Bath and North East Somerset Council proposes to make an order under provisions contained in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which will introduce the following variations to restrictions in Bath and North East Somerset:-
• Increase the charge for all day parking at Bath Park and Ride sites for motorists not using the bus service as seen in schedule A below.
• Update the operational hours of the daytime charges at the Sports and Leisure Centre car park, Bath, from 08.00 to 20.00 to 06.00 to 20.00.
• Removal of the Holburne Museum, as a car park not controlled by the council, as a location from the TRO.
• To remove the 4-hour maximum stay between 20.00 and 08.00 (overnight) for an electric vehicle whilst charging at Larkhall Square Car Park.
• Clarification that a digital authorisation within a council car park does not require the display of a physical ticket.
Full details of the proposals, together with a Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the order, may be requested, free of charge, by contacting by email council_connect@bathnes.gov.uk.
The proposal may also be viewed on the Council’s website by typing in 25-079 in the search box on the home page: www.bathnes.gov.uk/permanent-traffic-order-notices
Full details may also be inspected at the One Stop Shops at Manvers Street, Bath, The Hollies, High Street, Midsomer Norton and at the Civic Centre, Market Walk, Keynsham during normal office hours.
Objections and representations with respect to the proposal, together with the grounds on which they are made must be sent by 18th June 2026, by email to parking_consultation@bathnes.gov.uk or in writing to the address below.
Please quote the title of the scheme; (Off Street Parking Places) (Bath) (Variation No.7) Order 2026 and the reference 25-079. For any queries concerning this proposal please telephone 01225 477133.
Please note that all representations received may be considered in public by the Council and that the substance of any representation, together with the name and address of the person making it, could become available for public inspection.
Dated: 28th May 2026
Chris Major, Director of Place Management, Bath & North East Somerset Council, Traffic Management Team, Lewis House, Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JG
www.bathnes.gov.uk
Appendix A – Proposed P&R Charges
| Duration | Current charge | Proposed charge from Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 hours | £2.00 | £2.00 (no change) |
| Up to 24 hours | £3.00 | £4.00 (£1 increase) |
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