Changes to parking in Manchester city centre

Parking meters

• From Monday 24 October, charges will apply to marked parking spaces from 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday, adding an extra two hours in the evening, and also all day Sunday.
• One hour maximum stay spaces will be extended to two hours maximum stay.
• Once parked, drivers can return to 'top up' their ticket as long as they don't exceed the maximum time stated on the meter.

Single yellow lines and loading bays

• From Monday 24 October, parking on single yellow lines will only be allowed 8pm-8am.
• From Monday 24 October, current loading bays that operate from Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm will change to Monday to Sunday 8am - 8pm.
• New hours of operation to shared use spaces: please check signage upon arrival

Parking in marked spaces

• This will continue to be free of charge on Bank Holidays.

Other changes will also apply

• Residents parking changes to make permits valid Mon-Fri 8am-9am and 5pm-8pm, and all day Saturday and Sunday.
• New pricing structure - pay for each 30 minutes (rather than per 15 minutes)

Find out more on city centre parking zones and prices.