Overview
- Wiltshire Council, which opened a statutory Traffic Regulation Order consultation Thursday, is taking feedback on parking tariff changes through May 5 in a formal legal process that sets local parking rules.
- The proposals include an average 20% increase in 2026 with a further 5% in 2028, longer charging hours from 7am to 7pm, Sunday rates aligned with weekdays, reintroduced on‑street Sunday charging in Salisbury, and revised season tickets and permits.
- Local clergy and congregants in Salisbury say higher Sunday costs would deter worship, with Reverend John Proctor noting about 600 people attend four services and others warning that limited rural bus options leave many with no alternative to driving.
- One widely reported example would replace a £1.90 all‑day Sunday rate with about £5.90 for three hours, a figure cited by Express coverage rather than confirmed in the council’s draft orders.
- The council says fees have not changed since 2022, cites inflation and parity with nearby authorities, and invites responses via an online form, email, or post with full draft orders available on its website.