This request is for information regarding parking prices within your local authority and more specifically whether your council uses emissions-based parking charge structures, or has in place a surcharge for diesel vehicles.

1. Does your council currently use emissions-based parking charges for
a) parking permits: No.
b) on-street parking: No.
c) council car parks: No.
d) If you do, could you indicate when emissions-based parking rules were first brought in?
Not applicable.

2. Could you please provide any links to the pricing structures (emission-based or non-emission based) for
a) parking permits:
b) on-street parking:
c) council car parks:
Permit pricing is included in the application process via the following link: https://www.wokingham.gov.uk/parking-and-transport/parking-and-permits/apply-car-park-permit

3. Do you currently use a diesel surcharge for diesel vehicles for
a) parking permits: No.
b) on-street parking: No.
c) council car parks: No.
d) If so, how much?
Not applicable.

4. Could you give a breakdown for how much in total the council has made through parking charges and permits across the last five financial years eg) 19/20, 20/21, 21/22, 22/23 and 23/24

Car parking charges;
2019/20: £1,357,191
2020/21: £477,068
2021/22: £978,560
2022/23: £1,231,544
2023/24: £1,698,334

Season ticket/Permits;
2019/20: £403,044
2020/21: £154,566
2021/22: £165,545
2022/23: £161,726
2023/24: £102,330