Residential parking permits to be extended for free due to coronavirus

In recognition of those permit holders who have currently paid to park in residential parking zones, a free period – equivalent to the length of the lockdown – will be added when they come to renew.

Cllr Nick Kemp, cabinet member for environment and regulatory services, said: “As well as offering free parking in our pay and display spaces to support key workers we want to ensure that no-one with a permit for one of our residential permit parking areas is disadvantaged by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“That is why we will be adding free weeks to all newly renewed passes in recognition of the Government’s coronavirus lockdown, which started on March 23.”

How to receive the free extension

Current permit holders are being asked to renew in the normal way with a free period, equivalent to the length of the lockdown, added to the pass when the extent of the lockdown is known.

This includes all permit types within residential permit parking areas including resident; visitor; business; charity; landlord and tradesmen. It will also apply to city centre resident permit holders.

If you are having any difficulties in renewing your permit please email parkingpermits@newcastle.gov.uk.

If you don’t have a permit

If you do not have a residential parking permit, but are currently at home during the day, you can park in a controlled area until the current lockdown is lifted if you email parking@newcastle.gov.uk to let us know.

City Park Permits

We acknowledge that some customers may not currently be using their City Park Permits for the council’s car parks due to the lockdown.

If you are in this situation then please contact Parking Services at cityparkpermits@newcastle.gov.uk to discuss your options.