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Home: Q&A: Parking menu
Parking - general questions
Highways ROSS - August 2008
highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk
How to contact us...
Who manages car parks
in Kirklees?
The Council manages around 95 free and "Pay and Display" car parks throughout
Kirklees as well as in excess of 1300 on street "Pay and Display" spaces.
Where can I park my vehicle?
For information on where you can park you can search
through the list of facilities we provide.
You can apply for a Residents Parking Permit (PDF 105KB).
Alternatively please complete
the service request
form and send details to us or telephone ROSS Street Care on 0800
731 8765.
Where can I park my cycle?
For information on where you can find cycle lockers and other secure cycle
parking facilities you can search
through the list of facilities we provide.
All cycle lockers are free of charge but you will need to provide your own
padlock (D-locks not suitable.) A locker can be used for up to 24 hours
but should not remain locked when empty. Padlocks will be removed if lockers
are misused.
To report damage or misuse of any cycle locker please complete the service
request form and send details to us.
Where can I park my
motorcycle?
Secure motorcycle parking is provided on the second floor of Market Hall
Multi Storey car park and at Civic Centre car parks, Huddersfield. Numerous
other car parks throughout Kirklees have either bespoke motorcycle bays
or areas that are suitable to park a motorcycle. There is no charge to park
in these spaces.
If you wish to park a motorcycle in a full car parking space you will need
to purchase a ticket and this should be kept with you. Should you receive
a penalty notice you will need to present the notice along with the valid
ticket to a Parking Attendant, or alternatively you can take it to the Parking
Office at Albion Street, Huddersfield. For further information please complete
the service request
form and send details to us.
You can apply for a Residents Parking Permit (PDF 105KB).
Where can I park a motorhome or high sided vehicle?
The majority of car parks in Huddersfield have a height barrier at the entrance. In other centres throughout
Kirklees, height barriers are not as frequent.
Whilst camping is not allowed in any car park, we do appreciate motorhomes and high sided vehicles are used when
visiting Huddersfield.
Car parks where access is available for vehicles over 2.1 meters in height
| Brook Street |
30 spaces, maximum stay 3 hours |
| Railway Station |
14 spaces, maximum stay 1 hour |
| Albion Street Roof |
38 spaces |
| Oldgate |
10 spaces, maximum stay 2 hours |
| Sports Centre |
70 spaces, maximum stay 4 hours |
| Civic Centre |
A small number of spaces by the entrance, maximum stay 4 hours |
Weight restrictions still apply. Irrespective of what vehicle you drive, you must always ensure you park
entirely within a single bay, otherwise you may receive a Charge Notice.
I am a disabled person
where can I park?
Any person displaying a disabled persons blue badge can park in any car park or in any "pay and display" space on the street free of charge, excluding Kingsgate and Market Hall pay on foot (exit)
car parks. These two car parks offer no concessions. If you do park in a car park you must adhere to the time limit for the car park in question, otherwise you will be liable to receive a fixed penalty notice.
On a number of car parks larger bays are set aside for disabled persons.
For more information on where these are you can search
through the list of facilities we provide.
How do I get a blue badge for a disabled person?
To find out if you are eligible for a disabled persons blue badge, and how
you can apply for one if you are, call in to any Social
Services Information Point office or visit the mobility
section of our web site.
Where can I park a Heavy Goods
Vehicle?
We provide a secure HGV park at Sands Lane, Dewsbury. Parking is free and
under 24 hour CCTV surveillance.
Heavy goods vehicles are also allowed to park on Carlile Street car park,
Meltham.
For more information on these sites and directions to get there use
our facility to search for the location you are interested in. Alternatively
please complete the service
request form and send details to us.
How long can I park for?
All car parks and on-street places have time limits clearly signed. If you
would like more information you can search
through the list of facilities we provide. Alternatively please complete
the service request
form and send details to us.
How much will it cost me to
park?
There are charges in car parks in Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Holmfirth and
Mirfield.
On-street pay and display spaces are found in Huddersfield and Dewsbury.
All parking charges are clearly signed at each individual car park or parking
area.
For more information on parking charges you can search
through the list of facilities we provide. Alternatively please complete
the service request
form and send details to us.
Are Contracts available
for car parks and how much do they cost?
Contracts are pre-paid passes that allow you to park without daily payment
and are available at a number of car parks throughout Kirklees. They are
purchased on a quarterly basis and offer a discount of 25% on normal daily
rates. They are available on a one to seven day basis. (Charges on Sundays
only apply to Holmfirth)
The cost varies dependent on the location and for the number of days per
week that the contract is required. For further information please complete
the service request
form and send details to us.
Can I load and unload in a pay
and display parking area without paying?
Anybody wishing to load or unload in a Pay and Display area may do so for
up to 20 minutes without purchasing a parking ticket You must however be
in the process of loading or unloading at all times and once completed you
must either move your vehicle or purchase a ticket.
Can I undertake building
or maintenance works from a pay and display space?
If you are a Contractor wishing to undertake works and a vehicle is required
to be parked in a Pay and Display space you may apply for the suspension
of a parking bay. The bay may then be reserved for your use, otherwise you
will be required to adhere to any relevant regulations and charges. The charge for this is now £15.00 per day and £8.00 for 1/2 day
.
For further information please complete the service
request form and send details to us.
How do I report a faulty machine,
lost money in machine, a car park light out, rubbish in a car park, graffiti
etc?
To report any faults or problems please complete the service
request form and send details to us.
Once a report is received regarding a faulty machine it will be relayed
to the engineer and the patrol officer. You will be allowed your parking
time, a refund may be requested or alternatively you may be given a parking
voucher which you can use on your next visit if the money cannot be recovered
from the faulty machine. If you have lost money in a machine we require
the following information:
- name and contact number
- time of arrival
- place where you park your vehicle
- vehicle details
- if possible, leave a note in your vehicle giving details of the action you
have taken.
What should I do to reduce
the risk of becoming a victim of car crime?
Car crime is very rare. In Kirklees car parks last year there was an estimated
7,000,000 visitors and there were less than 250 car crimes. This equates
to one crime every 28,000 visitors. There are however a number of things
you can do to ensure you don't become the one in 28,000:
- Always secure your car, make sure all doors are locked and all windows
are up
- If you have an alarm or steering wheel lock, make sure they are on
- If you have a removable stereo, take it with you
- Do not leave a mobile phone in the car, even if you are only planning
to be away for a few minutes
- Do not leave any valuables in your car, if you cannot take them with
you, make sure they are locked away and out of sight
- Do not leave anything in view inside your car, even if it is a bag
of rubbish or an old coat, a potential thief may wish to check it out,
and even though a stolen article may be worthless, the damage done to
your car is not!
- Be extra vigilant towards christmas, don't leave presents in your
boot - you never know who is watching.
I have been the victim of
car crime, what should I do?
It is important all car crime, whether warranting an insurance claim or
not, is reported to the Police on 0845 6060606.
This ensures accurate records of all vehicle crimes are kept so resources
can be allocated to areas or initiatives to prevent such instances occurring
again.
If you wish to also give us details of a crime that has occurred in a Kirklees
car park please complete the incident report form. You can obtain an incident
report form by completing the service
request form.
Although we cannot be held responsible we may be able to take local action
to prevent any similar offence from happening again.
How do I comment on a parking
issue?
You can complete the comments card, which you can obtain by completing the
service request form
and send details to us.
For further information in relation to operational, development or policy
issues please complete the service
request form and send details to us.
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