The move aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, ensure fair and accessible parking, support local businesses, and encourage alternative modes of transport, including walking, cycling, and public transport.
From second week of April, traffic and parking penalty fines in the borough of Ealing will increase by £30 in an effort to deter illegal parking and improve road safety. The decision was made by London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee, responsible for setting penalty charges across London borough roads.
Ealing Council took back control of parking services last year through its subsidiary, Greener Ealing, allowing greater oversight of service quality.
This marks the first increase in 14 years and is being introduced across the capital to ensure penalty charge notices (PCNs) remain an effective deterrent. The move aims to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, ensure fair and accessible parking, support local businesses, and encourage alternative modes of transport, including walking, cycling, and public transport.
Ealing Council leader Peter Mason reinforced the importance of parking regulations in maintaining safe and accessible streets. “We have parking rules to keep people safe and ensure our streets and roads are accessible for everyone. Unfortunately, a small number of antisocial drivers continue to park dangerously and illegally. Our message is clear: park illegally and you will be punished. Follow the rules and you will be fine.”
“A small number of antisocial drivers continue to park dangerously and illegally. Our message is clear: park illegally and you will be punished. Follow the rules and you will be fine.”
Peter Mason, leader of the council
By law, councils cannot use parking fines as a means to generate revenue. Any income received is strictly allocated to concessionary travel support, such as Freedom Passes, and to transport and highway improvements.
Ealing Council took back control of parking services last year through its subsidiary, Greener Ealing, allowing greater oversight of service quality. The council says it remains committed to ensuring a well-managed, fair, and efficient parking system across the borough.
