Parking charges to re-start at Peterborough council and Queensgate car parks

Car park charges will be re-introduced at Peterborough council and Queensgate car parks from Monday, it has been announced.
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Queensgate car park

Parking charges were suspended during lockdown, to help critical workers and keep the roads free for emergency vehicles and essential deliveries.

Now, as lockdown is gradually eased and Peterborough is opening up again, parking restrictions will go back to how they operated previously.

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Although cash machines will still be operational at each car park - which will be cleaned daily, members of the public are encouraged to either use the PayByPhone app to pay for their parking charges, or by dialling the PayByPhone service number on the side of the car park machine. Both are touch-free methods of payment.

If using the cash machines, residents are encouraged to wash their hands, or use alcohol sanitiser before and after using and to practice social distancing when queuing at these sites.

Councillor Marco Cereste, cabinet member for street scene at Peterborough City Council, said: “We have chosen to reintroduce our car parking charges on the same day as Queensgate, to ensure consistency across the city centre.

“The safest way to pay for your parking is via your mobile phone, as this means you don’t need to touch anything – we recommend downloading the PayByPhone app before you come into the city centre so you can use it quickly and easily when you arrive.”

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A parking scheme for NHS workers in the city has been set up through an official government recognised scheme allowing them to apply for a free parking permit to help them carry out the vital work they are doing. Speak to your employers if you believe you qualify for access to this scheme.

Parking in Cambridgeshire is also handled by Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. Please contact them for their details.