Drivers visiting Middlesbrough town centre will face slightly higher parking costs at two council-managed sites starting from 27 April 2026. Middlesbrough Council has announced formal variations to the fees at the Captain Cook Square and Mima car parks.
The changes involve modest increases, with costs rising by between 10p and 20p for certain stay durations. For instance, the charge for a four-hour stay at Captain Cook Square will increase from £7.30 to £7.40, while a ten-hour stay will rise from £14.50 to £14.70. At the Mima car park, a three-hour stay will go from £5.50 to £5.60, and the ten-hour rate will also move to £14.70.
Not all drivers will be affected by the price adjustments. Short-term parking, specifically up to three hours at Captain Cook Square and up to two hours at Mima, remains unchanged. Sunday parking rates are also unaffected, with charges remaining at £1.50 for three hours or £2.10 for the day at Captain Cook Square, and £2.10 for the day at Mima.
The council states these adjustments are intended to encourage the efficient use of parking resources to support the local economy. The decision follows a broader trend of adjustments to fees and charges across the council’s parking facilities.
Formal notices regarding these changes, which were signed by Charlotte Benjamin, the council’s Director of Legal and Governance Services, are available for public viewing. Residents can inspect the documents and the statement of reasons at the Central Library in Centre Square. The library is open to visitors between 9am and 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, excluding bank holidays.
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