Wigan MBC collected £426,000 in parking surplus during 2024-25, including £0,000 from penalty charge notices (PCNs). Data source: DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25.
on 14 April 2026
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (Wigan MBC) generates a modest surplus of £426,000 from its parking operations. Ranking 200 out of 282 councils across the UK based on their parking surplus, Wigan MBC's income primarily comes from off-street car parks and relatively low PCN charges.
How Much Does Wigan MBC Make from Parking?
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (Wigan MBC) runs a modest parking surplus, with an overall net profit of £426,000 in the 2024-25 financial year. According to DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25, the council's total income from parking operations is £2.2 million, while its expenditure stands at £1.8 million.
The breakdown of Wigan MBC's parking income reveals that off-street parking generates the majority of revenue, amounting to £1.7 million. In contrast, on-street parking brings in a comparatively smaller portion of the total, contributing £529,000. Interestingly, there's no reported PCN (penalty charge notice) income from Wigan MBC during this period, meaning that the revenue generated is almost entirely from actual car park usage fees rather than fines.
How Does Wigan MBC Compare to Other Councils?
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council ranks 200 out of 282 councils in terms of parking surplus according to DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25. While this places the council well within the lower half, it's important to note that top-performing councils can generate surplus incomes ten times or more than the average figure.
What Are Your Rights When You Get a Parking Fine in Wigan MBC?
When you receive a parking fine from either Wigan MBC or a private operator, your rights differ based on whether the charge comes from a council PCN or an off-street car park. Council PCNs issued by Wigan MBC follow specific processes laid out under UK law.
For council-issued PCNs, drivers have a 14-day window to pay half the penalty amount and qualify for a discount. If this option isn't taken, formal challenges can be made directly to the council. Should these efforts fail, motorists may appeal to the Traffic Penalty Tribunal. private parking charge notices follow different procedures depending on whether the operator belongs to POPLA or IAS.
Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, vehicle keepers are generally liable for PCNs unless they can demonstrate that the registered keeper wasn't in control of the vehicle at the time of the alleged offence. This means motorists need to be vigilant and have evidence ready if they wish to contest a fine issued by Wigan MBC.
How to Appeal a Parking Fine in Wigan MBC
If you receive a parking fine from Wigan MBC, the first step is to informally challenge it within 28 days. For council PCNs specifically, this period can be shortened to 14 days if you wish to take advantage of the 50% discount offer.
After receiving a Notice to Owner, motorists should make a formal representation to contest the charge. Should this not yield satisfactory results, independent appeals may follow through either the Traffic Penalty Tribunal for council-issued PCNs or POPLA/IAS for those from private operators.
In all cases, it's advisable to contact Wigan MBC directly at no cost if you believe there has been an error in issuing a fine. remember that "you don't need a claims management company" - the appeal process can be managed independently and without additional fees.
Sources
- DLUHC Revenue Outturn 2024-25
- Traffic Penalty Tribunal
- Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
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