How to have your say on Pay and Display plans for car parks in Leyland, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge & more
Car parks across South Ribble could be made Pay and Display - and you’re being asked your opinion.
South Ribble Borough Council has launched a consultation on changes, which would affect car parks in Leyland, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge, Higher Walton and Walton-le-Dale.
The proposed variation order would designate the following car parks as off-street long stay Pay and Display car parks operating seven days a week:
Kingsway Car Park, Bamber Bridge, Liverpool Road Car Park, Penwortham, Ryefield Avenue Car Park, Penwortham and Churchill Way Car Park, Leyland:
- 1 hour free (time of arrival ticket required) – no return within 3 hours
- up to 3 hours £1
- all day £3
- weekly ticket £12
Bowling Terrace Car Park, Leyland, Victoria Road Car Park, Walton-le-Dale, Cann Bridge Street Car Park, Higher Walton:
- 1 hour free (time of arrival ticket required) – no return within 3 hours
- up to 3 hours £1
- all day £3
- weekly ticket £12
- residents permit - £50 annually
Leyland Leisure Centre, Lancastergate, Leyland:
- 2 hours free (time of arrival ticket required) – no return within 3 hours
- up to 4 hours £4
- up to 8 hours £8
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, Brindle Road and Withy Grove Car Park, Bamber Bridge:
- 3 hours free (time of arrival ticket required) – no return within 3 hours
- all day £3
- weekly ticket £12
Subject to the outcome of the consultation, these changes are due to come into effect on March 26, 2026.
Councillor Wesley Roberts, Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets said: “We’re seeking residents views on our proposals to re-designate some of our car parks. We want to make sure that our car parks can be used by as many people who need them – whether it’s for shopping, work or living nearby – and that they also can support the upkeep and continual improvement of our facilities.
“These proposed changes are part of our efforts to improve parking across the borough as well as making it fairer and more efficient and I’m pleased to say that all the car parks will have a period of free use ranging from one hour to three hours.”
How do I pay for parking?
You can pay by cash, via the MiPermit parking app, by telephone, website, or via text.
Are there any concessions for residents?
Resident passes will be available at Bowling Terrace Car Park, Victoria Road Car Park, Cann Bridge Street Car Park and East Street Car Park.
Will motorcycles have to pay for parking?
Motorcycles are exempt from charges on all car parks where motorcycle parking is available.
Will Blue Badge Holders need to pay for parking?
If the vehicle is wholly within a disabled persons parking bay clearly displaying a disabled persons badge, there is no charge.
What will the money raised from these parking charges be used for?
The income can be reinvested into improving the facilities, such as better lighting and resurfacing.
Won’t this affect local businesses?
The council said: “We anticipate that the changes will allow for even more people to enjoy the borough and take advantage of our ample and quality parking. The car parks will also all have at least a one-hour free period.”
How to have your say
Residents and businesses can have their say during the public consultation by writing stating the grounds for objection or support to Legal Services at the following address: Civic Centre, West Paddock, Leyland, PR25 1DH or via email to [email protected]
More information will be available at www.southribble.gov.uk/parking