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Parking: Fees and Charges

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 120874

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the level of disputes over charges regarding private parking operators belonging to accredited trade associations since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The department holds baseline information on private parking appeals, provided through stakeholder engagement.

The government also has a new strategy to enable the regular collection of data regarding the private parking industry, as outlined in the 2025 Code of Practice Consultation, once the revised Code has been published.

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