Proposed parking charges at Lickey Hills Country Park
Feedback updated 31 Jul 2025
We asked
- What a reasonable level of charging would be?
- What a reasonable amount would be for an annual parking permit?
- For your thoughts on the proposed charging times of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year.
You said
- 27.9% of respondents suggested parking rates should be £1 per hour or less.
- Of those respondents that suggested a price for an annual parking permit, 84.1% suggested a price of £52 per annum or lower.
- Of those respondents that made chargeable hour suggestions, 45.1% agreed with the proposed charging times.
We did
Based on the feedback from the informal consultation, the next stage of formal consultation will seek views on the following amended proposals:
- Parking rates of £1.00 per hour (for up to 4 hours), £5.00 all day
- An annual parking permit of £52 per annum
- Chargeable hours of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year, including a 30 minute “grace” period of free parking. Access to the park will remain free outside of the chargeable hours.
Overview
As part of the City Council budget for 2024/25, the introduction of parking charges for Lickey Hills Country Park (as well as Sheldon Country Park and Sutton Park) was agreed. Income from this will support the budget challenge and sustain, protect and maintain our parks and green spaces.
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Parks & Green Spaces
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