Parking

Where to park

Find a car park, locate on-street parking bays, and view tariffs.

Parking permits and waivers

Apply for season tickets, residents permits, tradesperson and business permits.

Report a parking problem

Details on how to report a parking problem in Ipswich, and in some parts of Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

Penalty Charge Notices (PCN)

What to do if you receive a parking Penalty Charge Notice.

How to appeal a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)

Challenge a PCN and view PCN photos.

Electric Vehicles and Charging Points

Ipswich Borough Council provides free to use public Electric vehicle charging points in a number of car park locations.

Blue badge parking

If you have severe mobility problems or are registered blind you may be entitled to a blue badge allowing you to park in normally restricted areas.

An Access Permit is a special permit which allows an unauthorised vehicle to access the pedestrianised zones and restricted zones, within Ipswich town centre, where entry to motor vehicles is normally prohibited.

Resident Parking Scheme Policy

How to request new resident parking zones, or amend current zones.

Vehicle clamping and removal

Find information on the clamping and removal of a vehicle.

Vehicle clamping

Information on what to do if your vehicle has been clamped.

Vehicle removal

Information on what to do if your vehicle has been removed.

Parking restrictions and enforcement

Traffic Regulation Orders for on-street locations and off-street orders.

Permit Fees Amendment Order 2024

The Council has made changes to the fees charged for certain residents' parking permits, as well as all on-street parking bay suspensions, waivers and dispensations and other fees.