Shropshire Council considers raising parking fees to fund Sunday buses

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 05:37 · Archive

Shropshire Council is to consider a review of parking charges that could fund the return of Sunday bus services in Shrewsbury.

Shropshire Council's Cabinet is being asked to approve a consultation into proposed changes to parking charges. The consultation would run from mid-October until 16 November 2026.

If approved, the review of parking charges could fund the return of Sunday buses in Shrewsbury. The Council has not yet confirmed the specific fee increases or bus service details that would be discussed in the consultation.

How it is being reported

• Overhauled parking charges could fund Sunday park and ride for ShrewsburyA review of parking charges will be considered by Shropshire Council’s Cabinet next week, 14 October 2026, which could see the return of Sunday buses in Shrewsbury .Shropshire Live · 7 Oct, 05:26
• Parking fees could rise in Shropshire - but Sunday buses could be backCabinet , who meet on October 14, is being asked to approve a consultation into the proposed changes, which will run until November 16.Shropshire Star · 6 Oct, 17:00

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