Council seeks local views through car parking community survey 

Press release 
12 March 2026  

 Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced that car parking fees will be updated from Friday, 1 May 2026, marking the first change to charges in more than a decade. The previous adjustment was introduced in 2015.  

The council is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to share their experiences of using local car parks as part of a wider review aimed at ensuring the parking system continues to meet the needs of the borough.  

This review will help the council maintain a high standard of service. Feedback will inform future decisions on maintenance, accessibility, payment options, lighting, capacity, and the overall user experience.  

Cllr Stewart Dove, Lead Member for Assets, said “This is a valuable moment to hear from our community about what works well in our car parks and where further improvements could help.   

“We know increases are never easy, but keeping our parking prices fair, accessible, and ready for the future helps us to respond to rising costs. Our car park charges haven’t changed since 2015, and with inflation up by around 40% across this time the costs of maintaining and managing our car parks have risen sharply.   

“Updating our charges with a fair and flexible approach helps us continue to provide a good quality service and supports the long-term sustainability of our car parks.”  

As part of the survey, an interactive map allows people to drop a pin on locations where they feel parking could be improved, along with a short description of their experience. This will help build a clearer picture of how car parks are used across the borough.  

The survey will run throughout the coming weeks until Monday, 6 April 2026.  

To view more information about our car parks, including locations, permits, parking for coaches, enforcement and more, visit tewkesbury.gov.uk/parking.   

 

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