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St Helens - Proposed Parking Charges Order
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Public Notice
THE COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF ST. HELENS
(PARKING CHARGES) ORDER 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that St. Helens Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Sections 1(1) and (2), 2(1), (2) and (3), 3(2) and 4(2), 32, 35(1), 45 and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act”), and all other enabling powers, and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to the Act, hereby proposes to make the following Order, the effect of which will be to revoke The Council of the Borough of St Helens (Parking Charges) Order 2025.
A copy of the Order may be requested from the Council by emailing traffic@sthelens.gov.uk or by writing to the Traffic Section, Town Hall, Victoria Square, St Helens WA10 1HP.
Any person wishing to object to the proposed changes, must do so in writing to the undersigned, stating the grounds of objection, within a period of 21 days from the date of this notice.
Dated: 3rd September 2026
Steven Walker - Head of Highways & Infrastructure
Town Hall, Victoria Square,
St Helens, WA10 1HP
REVOCATIONS
| Order to be Revoked | Extent of Revocation |
|---|---|
| The Council of the Borough of St. Helens (Parking Charges) Order 2025 | The whole Order |
SCHEDULE 1 - OFF-STREET PARKING CHARGES
Millennium Centre / Tontine Multi Storey Car Parks
| Day | Duration | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.20 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £3.30 | |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.40 | |
| Over 4 hours | £6.50 | |
| Saturday | All Day | £1.20 |
| Sunday and Bank Holiday | All Day | Free |
Birchley Street, Central Street, Mill Street, North John Street, Parr Street, Tolver Street, Ward Street Car Parks
| Day | Duration | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.70 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £2.20 | |
| Up to 4 hours | £3.30 | |
| Over 4 hours | £4.40 | |
| Saturday | All Day | £1.20 |
| Sunday and Bank Holiday | All Day | Free |
Cotham & Waterloo Street Car Parks
| Day | Duration | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Up to 1 hour | £1.20 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.20 | |
| Saturday | All Day | £1.20 |
| Sunday and Bank Holiday | All Day | Free |
Dane Court Car Park
| Day | Duration | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Saturday | Up to 3 hours | £0.60 |
| Over 3 hours | £1.10 | |
| Rail user bays | Free | |
| Sunday and Bank Holiday | All Day | Free |
Thatto Heath Road Car Park
| Day | Duration | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | Up to 2 hours | Free |
| Up to 3 hours | £0.60 | |
| Up to 4 hours | £1.10 | |
| Over 4 hours | £6.20 | |
| Saturday | All Day | Free |
| Sunday and Bank Holiday | All Day | Free |
Claughton Street Car Park — Blue Badge Holders Only
Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm (including Bank Holidays)
Up to 3 Hours
No return within 2 hours
Free
Parade Street Car Park — Blue Badge Holders Only
Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm (including Bank Holidays)
Up to 3 Hours
No return within 2 hours
Free
SCHEDULE 2 - ON-STREET PARKING CHARGES
Parking places:
Birchley Street
Central Street
Claughton Street
College Street
Corporation Street
Crab Street
Hardshaw Street
Henry Street
Mill Street
Parade Street
Shaw Street
Tolver Street
Scale of charges during controlled hours:
Monday to Friday
Up to 60 mins £1.20
Up to 120 mins £2.20
Saturday
Up to 120 mins £0.70
Sunday
Free All Day
Bank Holidays
Free All Day
SCHEDULE 3 - CHARGES FOR PARKING PERMITS
OFF-STREET CAR PARK PERMITS
St Helens Town Centre Car Parks:
Birchley Street
Central Street
Mill Street
North John Street
Parr Street
Tontine Multi Storey
Ward Street
| 1 Month | 6 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|
| £58 | £330 | £630 |
OFF STREET RESIDENT CAR PARK PERMITS
Parking places:
Birchley Street, Central Street, Mill Street, North John Street, Tolver Street, Ward Street Car Parks
Annual Permit Valid 24 Hours Monday to Sunday
| 3 Months | 6 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|
| £91.25 | £182.50 | £365 |
Open to feedback
From
3-Sept-2026
To
24-Sept-2026
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