Changes to Ludlow Parking Charges

Parking charges across Shropshire have remained unchanged since an inflationary increase on 31st October 2022 since when Shropshire Council has faced increasing costs associated with the upkeep, management, and improvement of parking infrastructure. Lack of tariff increases has led to a funding gap, limiting our ability to invest in essential maintenance and enhancements, including improvements to the Park & Ride network. Changes are necessary to:

• Support investment in transport services, road improvement and environmental enhancements.
• Enable ongoing investment in infrastructure;
• Support delivery of the emerging Local Transport Plan (LTP) objectives, including modal shift, congestion reduction, and improved air quality;
• Sustain the quality and safety of parking assets;
• Resource team structure to a level eeded to sustain current and future operational requirements;
• Ensure compliance with the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which requires that surplus parking revenue be reinvested in transport and environmental improvements.

In accordance with Section 35C and Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Shropshire Council proposes to vary parking charges at its on-street and off-street locations as below, the new charges taking effect 21 days after the publication of the statutory notice*

Location Hours of charging Chargeable days Hourly charge Mon-Sat Hourly charge Sundays & Bank Holidays

On Street (Red Zone) 8am - 6pm Everyday £2.80 £2.80

Castle Street 8am - 6pm Everyday £1.40 £0.70

On Street (Blue Zone) 8am - 6pm Everyday £1.20 £1.20

Galdeford A 8am - 6pm Mon - Sat £0.70 Free

Galdeford B 8am - 6pm Mon - Sat £0.40 Free

Smithfield Ludlow 8am-6pm Mon-Sat £0.40 Free

*Shropshire Council has not said when this is