FOI request reveals value of parking permit revenue to Northumberland County Council

Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by used car retailer, cinch, showed that residential parking permit numbers in Northumberland have increased by 7% over the past five years, rising from 2,735 in 2020 to 2,935 in 2024.

The data also shows that Northumberland County Council has collected £386,964 in parking permit revenue since 2020. In 2024, it collected £89,310.

Residents currently pay £30 annually for permits.

Sam Sheehan, cinch motoring editor, commented: “Parking permits can be great for making sure residents have somewhere to park near their homes, but there should be a balance between affordability and accessibility.

“Our research shows that parking permits are getting more expensive across the UK, putting financial strain on residents already dealing with rising living costs.

"Multi-car households are often the most affected. Additional permits can be as much as four times more expensive than a first permit in some areas.”