B&NES Council consultation on emission-based parking charges in Bath’s council-owned car parks

A public consultation on proposals to introduce parking charges based on vehicle emissions in B&NES council-owned car parks in Bath is now live.  

The proposal aims to reduce the number of higher polluting-vehicles driving into Bath and encourage a shift to public transport, walking, wheeling and cycling, reducing the public health risks posed by air pollution.

Emission-based parking means that people with higher polluting vehicles will be asked to pay slightly more to encourage a shift to cleaner, more sustainable travel in the city. The changes would apply to both season ticket holders and paying customers. The aim is to reduce the number of higher-polluting vehicles driving into Bath where air pollution is a concern, especially for people with chronic heart and lung conditions.

The proposals only impact car parks in Bath due to the higher levels of pollution found in the city.

Residents are being asked to have their say in the consultation, which closes at 5pm, Thursday 3rd August.

To take part in the consultation please go to the B&NES Council’s website. B&NES Council will consider the feedback to this proposal before making the final decision about whether to implement it as a B&NES Council policy.

A full breakdown of the proposed charges can be seen on the B&NES Council’s consultation webpage.