Parking, transport and streets

Information on where to park in Ipswich, public transport, cycling and walking.

To report highway issues such as pot holes, traffic signals and road signs, please visit the Suffolk County Council website.

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Car park locations and tariffs

Ipswich Borough Council runs a number of short and long stay car parks in and around the town centre.

Crown Street car park

Short stay, pay-on-foot car park with 541 spaces.

Cashless parking

No cash? No problem! You can pay to park by using the MiPermit app.

Street cleaning

Contact the Cleaner Ipswich Hotline to report problems with litter bins, graffiti, illegal dumping, and more.

Cycling and walking

Discover more about cycling and walking in Ipswich.

Public transport

Information on buses, coaches, trains, Dial-a-Ride and Park and Ride.

Ipswich Shopmobility

Ipswich Shopmobility offers free wheelchairs and scooters for people with limited mobility to use in the town centre.

Roadworks

Suffolk County Council is responsible for roadworks in Ipswich. For information regarding current roadworks visit the Suffolk County Council website.

Concessionary bus travel and travel vouchers

Concessionary bus travel and travel vouchers are the responsibility of Suffolk County Council.

Abandoned vehicles

Report an abandoned vehicle.

Street lighting

Suffolk County Council maintains and repairs most street lights and other lit equipment on roads and pavements in Ipswich. Find out how you can report a fault.

Potholes

Visit the Suffolk County Council website to report a pothole.

Traffic signals and pedestrian crossings

Visit Suffolk County Council to report a problem with a traffic signal or vehicle-activated sign.

Dropped kerb

Visit Suffolk County Council to apply for and pay for a dropped kerb, allowing vehicle access to your driveway without damaging the pavement.

Parking

Where to park, permits and waivers, report a parking problem.

Street naming and numbering

How we name new streets and number the properties within them. Also, what to do if you wish to change the name of your house or report a damaged street name plate.

Drainage and flooding

Information on who holds the responsibility for flooding in Ipswich and who to contact with drainage problems.

Ipswich Borough Council (Off-Street Parking Places ) Order (2) 2024

The Council is carrying out a public consultation on proposals to vary some parking charges and terms and conditions for parking on some of its car parks.