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Liverpool City Council's extended late-night parking charges raise over £1m
Overview
A Freedom of Information request has revealed that Liverpool City Council's decision to scrap free late-night parking in the city centre has generated an estimated £1.1m in additional revenue. While business and hospitality groups have criticised the move and demanded evidence that it has not harmed the evening economy, the council maintains that the funds are reinvested into transport infrastructure and enforcement.
Key points
- Liverpool City Council extended parking charges until 23:00 BST in July 2025.
- A Freedom of Information request by the Liverpool Business Leaders group showed the scheme generated an estimated £1.1m.
- Between 18:00 and 07:00, £801,000 was generated in new revenue alone, with over 143,000 tickets purchased.
- Business leaders have called on the council to prove the charges have not damaged the evening economy.
- The council stated that all income is reinvested into transport networks and enforcing against dangerous parking.