Recent News PARKING NEWS
Free Saturday Parking for Christmas Shoppers
After the success of last years free parking on the 13th and 20th December 2008 the Council have once again agreed to allow free Christmas Parking on the two Saturdays before Christmas (Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th December 2009).
Season Tickets by Direct Debit
On the 1st August 2007 the Council introduced a new direct debit scheme for those drivers wishing to purchase an annual season ticket and pay by monthly instalments.
Those drivers who wish to apply to pay by direct debit are required to complete an application form and mandate form and submit the first instalment of £26.67 which can be paid at the Council Offices with cash, cheque or postal order, or by mail with a cheque or postal order. A further 11 instalments will then be taken from the nominated bank account on or immediately after the 20th of each month.
For further information about the scheme or to request an application and mandate form please contact the Parking Section on 01685 725285/726285. Alternatively you can download the appropriate form by visiting the Season Ticket Page.
NB An application to pay by Direct Debit can only be arranged for a minimum of 1 year. Cancellations cannot be accepted until this period has elapsed.
Extra Saturday Parking at Abermorlais
Additional parking is now available on Saturdays, for all drivers at the Abermorlais Car Park (behind the Civic Centre), parking fees still apply and parking tickets must be purchased at the nearest machine which can be found in the Castle(S) Car Park. Season Tickets holders are also entitled to park at this location on a Saturday without purchasing an additional parking ticket.
Unpaid Parking Fines Taken to Court
Since June 1999 drivers parking in the Council's car parks who do not park correctly or fail to pay and display have been issued with parking fines which can cost the driver £30 if payment is received within 14 days. Many of these drivers have - in the past - refused to pay these fines in the belief that they will 'get away with it'.
In fact this is not the case as over seven hundred cases have successfully been heard in the Magistrates Court since 2002. Many of these cases resulted in a total fees of £200 being charged against each individual prosecuted (defendant).
This fine awarded by the Magistrates pales into signficance when compared to the original fine of £30.
The Council would like to stress that we want to demonstrate that while we are very fair in handling appeals, any driver failing to comply with the Off Street Parking Places Order will be pursued through Magistrates Court.
Pay Your Permit On-line
A new e-payment facility for our customers has now been activated allowing our customers to pay for their permits on-line by logging onto the council's website. http://www.merthyr.gov.uk/Home/Online+Services/Pay+It.htm
For further informtaion please contact the Parking Section on 01685 725285/726285 or email parking@merthyr.gov.uk
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