Cashless parking to launch for Council car parks

Cashless parking will be available across Cheshire West and Chester Council’s car parks from Thursday 16th March 2023 making it more convenient for residents and visitors to park and help support town centres and local businesses.

A number of user-friendly apps will be available including RingGo, JustPark, PaybyPhone and APCOA connect. This offers an alternative means of payment to the existing pay and display machines enabling payment via your mobile phone.

With these apps, there is no need to have the right change, display a ticket in your vehicle or look for the nearest Pay and Display machine. You simply register your details on an app and enter a location code, displayed when you park.

In addition, you can extend your parking session, where permitted, if you need more time from your phone, without having to rush back to the car.

Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Environment, Highways and Strategic Transport, Councillor Karen Shore said: “Moving to cashless parking will not only make it easier for residents and visitors but also support ongoing local economic recovery by encouraging people to shop local.  

The new apps will make it convenient for residents to pop into town without the need to find change for parking.  The ability to extend your parking session also means visitors can take their time and enjoy everything the borough has to offer.”

There is a small transaction charge for cashless payments but ticket machines across Council-owned car parks will continue to offer different payment options. More information on parking is available on the council website.