Car Parking Charges in Marple (SMBC Car Parks)

The council is to raise car parking charges in Marple (and other District Centres in Stockport) by 10p on the first three charges (20p, 40p, 60p) so that the charges in Marple will become 30p, 50p, 70p, 80p, £1 etc. On street free parking for one hour will remain unchanged.  The two car parks on Brabyn's Brow will continue as free car parks for the forseeable future.

The council originally proposed a charge of 50p for the first 2 hours and an increase of 10p thereafter and charging on the two car parks on Brabyn's Brow.

Following representations from interested parties, including the Civic Society, the council called a meeting on 10th January 2018 to discuss the implications of the proposed increase.  The civic society objected on the grounds of cost, town viability/ frequent return visits (ie 50p to pick up an newspaper !!) and convenience.  The civic society's notes on the meeting can be seen  HERE

Whilst not perfect, the council's decision preserves the free parking on Brabyn's Brow car parks and a relatively modest price increase.