All-day parking for £3.50 as Wolverhampton Council slashes its fees by up to 78 per cent - just 18 months after price hike
Shoppers will be able to park all day in Wolverhampton for £3.50 after the city council slashed its charges - just 18 months after putting them up.
The new fees, which come into effect on April 1, will also see the introduction of a flat rate overnight charge of £2, representing a 78 per cent reduction from the £9 charge on the most expensive car parks.
However, the £2 rate will not apply to the St Peter's and Civic Centre car parks, close to the revamped Civic Hall.
The £3.50 rate will apply to the 330-space car park at Fold Street - a cut of 61 per cent - and the St George's car park, outside the former Sainsbury's building.
The about turn comes just 18 months after the council increased parking charges by up to 100 per cent on some car parks. In November 2025, the council introduced a series of increase which saw some charges increase from £4.50 to £9.
The Civic Centre car park, now open around the clock, will see its charges cut to £10 for stays of four to 12 hours, and £15 for up to 24 hours.
St Peter’s car park, off Wulfruna Street, will be brought in line with other central sites with reduced charges of £1.50 for one hour, £3 for two hours, and £4.50 for three hours. Four hours' parking will cost £5.50, and up to 12 hours will be £8.
The trial overnight rate of £2 in Broad Street will remain unchanged.
A more comprehensive and wider review of the fees will take place later this year.
Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, said: “These changes are about listening to our businesses and their employees, supporting local jobs and helping more people than ever to enjoy a vibrant and accessible city centre.
“By introducing lower-cost parking options, we can help to further boost our high footfall both during the day and into the evening, ensuring our parking offer remains competitive and attractive for visitors.”
Councillor Qaiser Azeem, cabinet member for transport, said the charges would simplify the system and reduce costs for residents, workers and visitors helping to ensure that the city centre remained a welcoming and accessible place for visitors.
