Nottingham City UA is one of the UK's biggest earners from parking charges, generating a parking surplus of £20.0 million in the financial year 2024-25 according to DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25 data. Ranked 12 out of 282 councils nationwide for parking surplus, Nottingham City UA stands out as a significant revenue generator through its parking system.
on 09 April 2026
How Much Does Nottingham City UA Make from Parking?
Nottingham City UA's total parking income amounts to £28.4 million in the financial year 2024-25, with an expenditure of £8.4 million resulting in a surplus of £20.0 million. The breakdown of this revenue is as follows: off-street parking income stands at £18.2 million, while on-street parking contributes £10.2 million to the total. PCN (penalty charge notice) income makes up £3.3 million of the overall earnings, representing approximately 11.6% of the total parking income.
The off-street parking income is notably higher than the on-street counterpart, indicating a greater reliance on commercial car parks within the city. This suggests that Nottingham City UA's revenue strategy leans heavily towards managing and charging for private parking spaces as opposed to public street parking.
According to the DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25, nottingham city ua generated a parking surplus of £20.0 million in 2024-25
How Does Nottingham City UA Compare to Other Councils?
Nottingham City UA ranks 12th out of 282 councils in terms of parking surplus, placing it among the top earning local authorities in the UK. The national total parking surplus across all councils is £1,144.5 million, illustrating that while Nottingham's earnings are substantial, there are other councils generating significantly higher surpluses-some making ten times more than the average.
What Are Your Rights When You Get a Parking Fine in Nottingham City UA?
When you receive a parking fine (PCN) in Nottingham City UA, it's important to understand whether the charge comes from the council itself or a private operator. Council PCNs are subject to different rules compared to charges issued by private operators.
For Council PCNs, there's a 14-day period during which you can informally challenge the fine and potentially secure a 50% discount if successful. After this initial stage, you may submit formal representation against the charge. If unsuccessful at that level, your next step would be to appeal through the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
According to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, you can appeal a council parking fine for free through the traffic penalty tribunal
Private PCNs issued by commercial operators are managed differently. You have the option of appealing such charges via POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals) or IAS (Independent Assessment Service), depending on which trade body the operator belongs to. under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, enforcement authorities can issue PCNs to vehicle keepers rather than drivers, increasing the complexity and importance of understanding your rights when facing a parking fine.
How to Appeal a Parking Fine in Nottingham City UA
The process for appealing a parking fine in Nottingham City UA involves several steps:
- Step 1: Within 28 days (or 14 days to retain discount eligibility), you should informally challenge the PCN. This can be done directly with your council at no cost.
- Step 2: If an informal challenge isn't successful, you may proceed with formal representation after receiving a Notice to Owner from the council.
- Step 3: Should further resolution fail, independent appeals are available through the Traffic Penalty Tribunal for Council PCNs and POPLA/IAS for private operators.
It's important to remember that you can complain directly to your council without incurring any costs. it's worth noting that there's no need to engage a claims management company; the entire appeal process remains free of charge.
According to the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, private parking charges are contractual invoices, not criminal fines, under schedule 4 of the act
By understanding these procedures and exercising your rights appropriately, motorists caught in the complex web of parking regulations in Nottingham City UA can effectively deal with and challenge unfair penalties imposed on them.
Sources
- DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25
- Traffic Penalty Tribunal
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
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