Paid parking will soon be introduced to parts of the city centre on Sundays.

Council recently agreed on a new designated central city area where on-street parking will cost. The change means charges will be in place seven days a week, 9am to 6pm – except where signage indicates otherwise – in parts of the CBD.

Parking will now be paid on Sundays in the Octagon, Moray Place, Filleul Street, and parts of Stuart, St Andrew, Hanover, London and Great King Streets – ending at Frederick Street. Parts of George and Princes Streets will remain free of charge with time restrictions still enforced.

Prices will be consistent with fees charged on other days of the week and highlighted on parking meters in the area. The change will come into effect in November. It is hoped that the changes will help with vehicle turnover and free up parking spaces for more customers and benefit local businesses. Council voted to introduce the paid parking charges in the central city area as part of the 9 year plan process, and further consulted with the public about what area and the size of the zone that should be included.

This was then agreed on at the hearings committee meeting in August.