City of London keeps Sunday parking free after church petition
A report to the Planning and Transportation Committee will keep Sunday parking unchanged while proposing modest weekday tariff adjustments.
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Residents and visitors to the City of London will continue to enjoy free parking on Sundays after the governing body decided not to introduce charges. The decision follows a consultation that began in May and a petition led by St Bride’s Church that amassed over 2,000 signatures.
Background to the consultation
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The City of London Corporation launched a review of its Controlled Parking Zone in May, the first in 17 years, to address changing travel patterns. The review aimed to reduce congestion, improve safety and bring the City’s parking rules into line with neighbouring boroughs. Proposals included extending charging hours and adding a Sunday charge, which is currently the only day without a fee.
“We are delighted and relieved that the Corporation has taken serious note of our concerns about the devastating impact that Sunday parking charges would have had upon our congregations,”
Reverend Canon Dr Alison Joyce, Rector, St Bride’s
Officers have compiled a report that will be presented to the Planning and Transportation Committee next week. The document recommends keeping Sunday parking free and introducing modest weekday amendments: hourly tariffs from 7 am on weekdays, matching Saturday tariffs until 1.30 pm, then a flat fee thereafter.
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Alderwoman Martha Grekos, representing Castle Baynard ward, welcomed the recommendation, noting that the campaign by churches and heritage groups helped shape the outcome. She added that the proposed weekday changes aim to align with the Destination City vision, which seeks to boost footfall while preserving the area’s cultural assets.
Should the committee approve the officers’ recommendations, the Corporation will launch a formal consultation on the weekday tariff adjustments. Residents will then have an opportunity to comment before any pricing strategy, slated for a three‑year period starting in 2027, is finalised.
Questions this report answers
+Will Sunday parking charges be introduced in the City of London?
No. Officers’ report to the Planning and Transportation Committee recommends keeping Sunday parking free, and the Corporation is expected to adopt that recommendation. Residents can therefore continue to park without charge on Sundays.
+What changes are proposed for weekday parking?
The report suggests hourly tariffs beginning at 7 am on weekdays, with Saturday tariffs matching weekdays until 1.30 pm, after which a one‑off flat fee would apply. These adjustments aim to align with neighbouring borough policies and reduce congestion.
+How many people signed the petition against Sunday charges?
The petition launched by St Bride’s gathered more than 2,000 signatures. The strong response was cited by officers as a key factor in the decision to retain free Sunday parking.
+What happens after the committee reviews the report?
If the committee endorses the recommendations, the Corporation will open a formal consultation on the weekday tariff changes. Feedback from that consultation will inform the final pricing strategy, which is planned for a three‑year period starting in 2027.
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