Solihull runs a modest parking surplus of £236,000, ranking it 225 out of 282 councils in the UK according to DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25. This surplus is derived from various sources within Solihull's municipal operations. In total, Solihull generates £3.0 million from parking income and spends £2.8 million on related expenses. The breakdown of this income shows a significant disparity between on-street and off-street parking.
on 14 April 2026
On-street parking brings in £897,000 for the council, while off-street parking contributes a substantial £2.1 million. Penalty charge notices (PCNs) account for £884,000 of the total income, representing about 29% of the overall revenue generated from parking fines and charges.
How Much Does Solihull Make from Parking?
Solihull runs a modest surplus of £236,000 in its parking operations. This figure is derived primarily from off-street parking revenues, which account for approximately two-thirds of total income at £2.1 million. On-street parking contributes significantly less, with an income of £897,000, but remains a important part of the council's revenue mix. PCN income stands at £884,000, constituting nearly 30% of the total parking income.
The data from DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25 indicates that Solihull is ranked 225 out of 282 councils in terms of parking surplus. This ranking reflects a relatively modest performance compared to other local authorities across the country, where some top-performing councils generate surpluses ten times or more than what Solihull achieves.
How Does Solihull Compare to Other Councils?
Solihull is ranked 225 out of 282 councils in terms of parking surplus. This modest ranking highlights the fact that while Solihull does run a small surplus, it falls far short of the top performers whose surpluses can be upwards of ten times greater than average. The national total for parking surplus across all local authorities is £1,144.5 million, with PCN income collectively amounting to £739.5 million.
The wide disparity in revenue and surplus generation among councils highlights the varying strategies employed by different local governments regarding traffic management, enforcement, and pricing structures within their respective territories.
According to the DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25, solihull generated a parking surplus of £236,000 in 2024-25
What Are Your Rights When You Get a Parking Fine in Solihull?
When you receive a parking fine in Solihull, it's important to understand whether the charge originates from the council or from a private operator. Council-issued penalty charge notices (PCNs) come with specific rights and procedures for challenging them.
For Solihull's PCNs, motorists have the option to take advantage of a 14-day discount period where paying half the fine can reduce your liability by 50%. Beyond this initial stage, formal representation must be initiated after receiving a Notice to Owner. If these steps fail to resolve the issue, you may proceed with an independent appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal.
Private parking charges, issued by private operators such as shopping centre car parks or multi-storey structures, follow different rules under regulatory bodies like POPLA (Parking on Private Land Appeals) or IAS (Independent Adjudication Service). The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 also governs the liability of vehicle keepers for parking fines issued by private operators.
According to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal, you can appeal a council parking fine for free through the traffic penalty tribunal
How to Appeal a Parking Fine in Solihull
If you receive a parking fine in Solihull, you have several options for challenging it. For council-issued PCNs, an informal challenge can be initiated within 14 days to retain the 50% discount period. Following this initial step, formal representation should be pursued after receiving a Notice to Owner.
In cases where these preliminary steps don't resolve the matter, you have the right to appeal independently. For council-issued fines, this involves appealing to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. Private parking charges can be appealed via POPLA or IAS depending on the operator's trade body affiliation.
It's also possible to lodge a complaint directly with your local council at no cost. it's important to remember that you don't need a claims management company; the appeal process itself is free and doesn't require any additional fees or charges.
According to the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, private parking charges are contractual invoices, not criminal fines, under schedule 4 of the act
Sources
- DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25
- Traffic Penalty Tribunal
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
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