Drivers across Buckinghamshire are set to be hit with higher parking charges after Buckinghamshire Council announced county-wide price hikes earlier this month.
From High Wycombe to Marlow, Amersham to Aylesbury, motorists are set to pay more to park in council-run car parks and on streets, with most charges rising by 10p to 20p and some permits jumping by more than £100 a year.
Resident parking permits have gone up as well, with the cost of a first permit rising from £66 to £73.
The increases also hit visitors to Black Park, Langley Park and Denham Country Park, where parking fees have also been raised.
Notices displayed in council car parks and on street posts say the charges are due to come into effect on June 1.
Reaction to the increase has been mixed, with Steve Elsby claiming motorists are being treated as a “cash cow”.
“A few pence here and there might not sound like much, but it does all add up over time. I know some councils are struggling and need to raise more money,” he added.
While others like Hayley admitted that the price of permits increases every year, saying the increases were minimal and “probably won’t make a huge difference”.
Drivers using High Wycombe’s Swan Multi Storey car park are set to see prices rise across nearly every tariff band, with parking for up to 30 minutes increasing from 70p to 80p and up to one hour rising from £1.20 to £1.30.
In response, Steve Bowles, Buckinghamshire Council’s cabinet member for communities, explained that, following a full year with no increase in parking charges, the authority had “carefully reviewed” the charges for the 2026/27 financial year and described the increases as modest.
“We understand that any proposed changes to parking charges can generate a range of views, and we welcome the feedback we have been receiving,” he said.
“Like many councils across the country, we face ongoing financial pressures and rising costs. We regularly review parking charges to ensure they remain fair, proportionate, and help us continue to maintain and improve parking services across Buckinghamshire.
“The proposed changes are modest and are designed to strike a balance between supporting our town centres, managing demand for parking spaces, and ensuring the service is financially sustainable.
“The opportunity to comment closes at 11:59 on Monday 1 June, so there is still time for residents, businesses and visitors to share their views before any final decisions are made.”
To see the full list of parking charge increases and permit changes across Buckinghamshire, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Bucksparkingcharges
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