What type of parking do I need?
The following prices will apply from 1st October 2016 to 30th September 2017.
| Category | Information | Staff | Students | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A |
Needs based once demand exceeds supply. If space is unavailable a waiting list may apply. A space will always be available in the designated car park for permit holders. |
Yes | No | £67 per month |
| B (Annual) |
Needs based. A permit gives licence to use any Category B space but does not guarantee a space will be available. A waiting list may apply. Staff may pay monthly via salary. |
Yes | No |
£40 per month |
| B (Scratch Card) |
Needs Based. A permit must be used in conjunction with a prepaid parking scratch card. A permit gives licence to use any Category B or C space but does not guarantee a space will be available. A waiting list may apply. With scratch cards you only pay for parking on the days when you use the car parks. |
Yes | Yes | No charge for permit. Books of 20 Scratch Cards are available for £40.00 from EFM Helpdesk, Students Union Welcome and the University Online Store. |
| C |
No needs based assessment. Reduced rate parking at Q Park Velocity, Solly Street, S1 4DE One-off upfront fee of £10 |
Yes | Yes | All-day parking £5 |
| R (Student) | Residents only parking at student villages. | No | Yes | £120 |
| R (Staff) | Staff based at Student Villages. Also valid in Category C car parks with a valid pay and display ticket. | Yes | No | £120 |
| Motorcycle | Use of designated University Motorcycle parking only. A paper permit need not be displayed but the vehicle must have current permit on record. | Yes | Yes | No charge |
| Disabled | With current local authority disabled persons badge correctly used or with compelling evidence from doctor, Occupational Health /Student Services for a short term temporary period. Disabled permit holders may use any A, B, C or R car park and have exclusive use of disabled bays. No charge for EU badge holders. All others to be charged Cat B rate. | Yes | Yes | No charge for EU badge holders. All others to be charged Cat B rate. |
| On Call Permit | This permit is for staff who are required to access the university out of hours on an ‘on call’ basis. | Yes | No | No Charge. Contact EFM Helpdesk for further details. |
For all the above permits (except the On Call and Disabled Permit) a 1 mile exclusion zone will apply. Staff or students who live within 1 mile of the University will not be issued with a permit.
Please refer to the University Car Parks link to find the car parks that are closest to your place of work.
Members of the University who live or work at Student Residences will need a Category R permit. Please refer to the parking at student residences page for further information.