Everything explained about Glasgow parking changes on April 1

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Parking charges are increasing in Glasgow from Monday, April 1. Here's what changes.

In the city centre zones, parking charges will increase from £1.40 for 15 minutes to £1.60 for 15 minutes, a rise of 14%.

For the zones outside the city centre, charges will go up from 80p for 15 minutes to £1 for 15 minutes, a 25% rise.It was also agreed that there would be a standardisation of hours across all parking zones in the city. These changes, which will see parking charges applied from 8am to 10pm seven days a week, require Traffic Regulation Orders and consultation with residents, businesses and faith groups in the areas affected.The plan to extend the hours in the city centre zones have been put on hold to allow further discussion with businesses, many of which have publicly spoken out against the proposal.

 

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