Serious concerns over parking permit hike as £30 charge planned for family carersMore than 100 people have so far signed a petitionView 4 Images There are calls to drop plans to increase the cost of residenttial parking permits in Gloucestershire. (Image: Gloucestershire Live/Michael Bloxham)There are serious concerns over plans to hike residential parking permits by 26 per cent and introduce a £30 charge for family carers in Gloucestershire. ‌Business permits will cost £400 up from £339.90 and a second permit would cost £500. ‌View 4 Images Gloucestershire County Council is planning to hike the cost of residential parking permits. View 4 Images Shire Hall cabinet member Colin Hay has defended the proposed increases to residential parking permits.

Source: Daily Mirror February 17, 2026 14:30 UTC