Car park changes across Lancashire borough considered - here's how prices and time limits could alter
Car park changes across West Lancashire could soon be brought in.
Proposals which include the introduction and expansion of free short-stay car parking, the introduction of a stepped hourly tariff structure and changes to public parking permit arrangements will be considered at West Lancashire Borough Council’s meeting on February 26.
The proposals follow a review that identified rising operating costs, unchanged tariffs since 2018 and a need to improve clarity and short‑stay access for town‑centre users.
The main proposals to be considered are:
- Up to 30 minutes free parking at Park Road and at Wheatsheaf Car Park.
- A new stepped hourly tariff, starting at £1 for up to one hour and rising to £3 for up to five hours.
- All‑day rates set at £3 for Hants Lane and £4 for Hutton Way and The Stiles.
- Revised charging hours, changing to 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, with no evening or Sunday charges proposed.
- Updated permit arrangements, including monthly and quarterly payment options and an increased Hants Lane permit cap.
- Introducing app-based payments in addition to current cash and card payment options.
The full report is available as part of the published agenda on the Council’s website here.
No decision has yet been taken.
West Lancashire Borough Council owned car parks that could be affected by the changes include:
- Bus Station
- Lunesdale
- Market Way
- Park Pool
- Park Road
- Hants Lane
- Hutton Way
- The Stiles
- Wheatsheaf
- Derby Street
On-street car parking is managed separately by Lancashire County Council as the local highways authority and is not included in the scope of this report.
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