Gloucestershire council considers limiting overnight parking charges to multi-storey car parks to boost town centre footfall
By Eve
A Gloucestershire council is exploring restricting new overnight parking charges to multi-storey car parks only, aiming to maintain footfall in town centres. The proposal would exempt on-street and surface car parks from overnight fees. The move reflects local authority concerns about balancing revenue generation with economic activity in retail and hospitality areas.
Why it matters: The policy could affect where councils and private operators prioritise EV charger installations, as multi-storey car parks with overnight charges may become more attractive sites for destination charging infrastructure. Procurement teams should monitor whether exempting surface lots shifts demand patterns for charging hardware in different car park types.