To enable the most efficient use of the University estate, including its available car parking, work will be starting shortly to install a new automated parking monitoring system.
This new technology will enable the University to provide ‘live’ space availability updates for those coming to campus by car, either when they begin their journey to campus, or at the point of arrival. This is aimed at minimising the time spent hunting for spaces.
The system will use ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology to support those staff with relevant permits, and help prevent the misuse of our parking facilities by non-permit users.
The University has partnered with APCOA Parking to provide this service.
With the arrival of this new parking system the University will be working towards re-instating parking permit charges in the New Year. This reintroduction will be after a hiatus of four years, since the start of the COVID pandemic.
Information on how to apply for a new car parking permit, and further details of the cost of parking rates, will be shared with staff over the coming weeks. Blue Badge holders will continue to have access to the accessible spaces across our campuses.
Physical permits will remain valid, regardless of the date printed on them, until the new system is in place.
More information about sustainable transport options can be found on our Transport website.