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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3821 on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, what was the policy and evidential reason for approving the trial of higher level penalty charges.

Answer

The reason for approving Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s August 2025 trial of higher-level Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) was in response to concerns raised by the Council about the impact on the local community of inappropriate parking.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16605
Session
2026-27
Related items
Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Fines Pilot schemes Parking offences Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Link
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