Enfield Council parking fines net £11.5m
Revenue from tickets rose 25% after the council doubled its number of parking wardens.
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Enfield Council generated £11.5 million from parking tickets in the 2025/26 financial year, marking a 25% increase in revenue compared to the previous year. This financial upturn was significantly driven by enhanced on-street parking enforcement.
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The rise in income is directly linked to the council doubling its team of parking wardens, known as civil enforcement officers. Previously, an average of 14 to 16 officers patrolled the borough between Monday and Saturday. The service now regularly deploys up to 30 officers daily, substantially strengthening its capacity to monitor parking restrictions across areas from Edmonton to Bullsmoor.
Financial Performance and Restrictions
The council reported a total profit, termed surplus revenue, of over £3 million from on-street parking fines in the 2025/26 period. This profit was achieved after spending £8.3 million on enforcement activities. Legally, any surplus revenue generated by parking services can only be allocated to approved transport and highway-related initiatives. These can include funding concessionary travel schemes, such as the London Freedom Pass for older and disabled residents.
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Future Parking Proposals
Enfield Council is currently consulting on a proposal to offer 30 minutes of free parking per vehicle per day. This measure would apply to all council-owned car parks and eligible on-street parking locations. Council leader Alessandro Georgiou has indicated that if public consultation supports the idea, the policy could be implemented by the end of November.
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+How much money did Enfield Council make from parking tickets in 2025/26?
Enfield Council generated £11.5 million from parking tickets in the 2025/26 financial year. This figure represents a 25% increase in revenue compared to the previous year.
+Why did parking ticket revenue increase?
The revenue increase is attributed to the council doubling its number of parking wardens, deploying up to 30 officers daily. This increased presence led to more rigorous enforcement of parking restrictions.
+What can Enfield Council do with the surplus from parking fines?
Surplus revenue from parking services is legally restricted and can only be used for approved transport and highway-related initiatives. This includes funding concessionary travel schemes like the London Freedom Pass.
+Is there any free parking being offered in Enfield?
Enfield Council is consulting on a proposal to offer 30 minutes of free parking per vehicle per day. This would apply to council car parks and eligible on-street locations, with potential implementation by the end of November.
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