Norwich issues 3,000 extra parking fines after filling warden vacancies

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 07:01 · Archive

Norwich issued 3,041 more parking fines in 2025/26 after the Norfolk Parking Partnership filled staffing vacancies that had previously hampered enforcement. The 20,958 penalty notices issued represented an increase from 17,874 the previous year, generating £740,000.

The fines are issued to drivers who ignore parking restrictions, including parking on yellow lines, failing to buy pay and display tickets, overstaying in time-limited spaces, or parking in permit spaces without permits. Depending on the contravention's severity, drivers face fines of £70 or £50, halved if paid quickly. Of the fines issued, 81.1 per cent were paid, with 65 per cent paid at the discounted rate.

At a partnership meeting, Ian Stutely, deputy leader of Norwich City Council, asked whether towing away vehicles belonging to repeat offenders would deter parking violations. The partnership has the power to tow vehicles but did not use it last year. Ian Gregory, better parking strategy manager, said officers would draw up a report on the matter, describing it as a 'very difficult area to tackle'.

How it is being reported

• Three thousand extra parking fines issued in Norwich after warden shortage solvedMore than 3,000 extra parking fines were issued to Norwich drivers after a warden recruitment gap was plugged.Norwich Evening News · 26 Oct, 06:00
• Three thousand extra parking fines issued in Norwich after warden shortage solvedMore than 3,000 extra parking fines were issued to Norwich drivers after a warden recruitment gap was plugged.Eastern Daily Press · 26 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Norwich · Norfolk Parking Partnership · Norwich City Council · Ian Stutely · Ian Gregory

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