The City of Wolverhampton Council in the West Midlands will introduce a new £2 evening parking rate at most city centre car parks starting April 1, 2026. This flat rate will apply from 5pm until 5am and is designed to make it cheaper for people to visit local restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues like the Grand Theatre.
As part of the changes, the council is also bringing in a £3.50 all-day parking offer at the Fold Street and St George’s car parks. However, the £2 evening rate will not be available at the St Peter’s or Civic Centre car parks, which are located near the Civic Hall.
This decision is part of a project called Night Vision, which aims to boost the city centre economy over the next few years. It follows a period where parking charges were significantly increased on November 4, 2024, to help the council manage a budget gap.
The City of Wolverhampton Council stated that the price cuts are a response to feedback from local businesses. Groups like the Wolverhampton BID have campaigned for more competitive parking costs to help the city centre compete with out-of-town shopping destinations.
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