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Parking season tickets - Information

Parking Office - October 2011
highways.carparks@kirklees.gov.uk

About parking season tickets

  • You can buy parking season tickets for up to seven days a week in Huddersfield, Dewsbury and Holmfirth.
  • You get 20% discount when you buy an annual season ticket and pay for it by Direct Debit.
  • Please note that having a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.

Where you can park

Benefits of buying a parking season ticket

  • Annual season tickets include a 20% discount for 48 weeks and a free month.
  • Quarterly season tickets include a 15% discount for 12 weeks and a free week.
  • Paying up front or by direct debit means no queues and no looking for change for the ticket machines each day.
  • You can choose the number of days you want each week, from one to seven days.
  • If your permit is faded, we'll replace it free of charge.
  • We will try to contact you if we find any problems with the security or the condition of your vehicle.

Applying for a season ticket

  • All permits remain the property of Kirklees council and are not transferable.
  • You must clearly display your permit when you park your vehicle during charging hours. If you don't display your permit you must pay for a daily ticket.
  • Applications for permits will usually be processed within 7 days provided you have supplied the necessary information.
  • Where additional information or clarification is required then the issue of your permit will be delayed until the correct information is received.

Where you can get an application form

  • Download a form:
  • Alternatively, you can obtain a form from Huddersfield Civic Centre reception, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton and Batley Town Halls, and most libraries and information centres through out Kirklees.

Renewing a season ticket

  • It is the season ticket holder's responsibility to check when their season ticket is due to expire and complete an application.
  • Applications for season tickets will usually be processed within 7 days.

Terms and conditions

  • If you are making a new request or renewing your permit an application form must be completed and returned to the Parking Office.
  • If your application has been submitted late, you will have to pay for your parking or make alternative parking arrangements until you receive your permit.
  • Do not display notes in your vehicle. You must contact the Parking Office. Failure do comply may result in a penalty charge notice being issued.

Paying by Direct Debit

  • The minimum purchase must be for one year.
  • The amount is taken automatically from your chosen bank or building society account each month for 10 months.
  • You must complete the Direct Debit mandate form and return the original form or a copy of the form with an original signature to the Parking Office. Scans or photocopies will not be accepted.
  • You will receive a Direct Debit confirmation letter and a payment instalment schedule.
  • You must give one month's written notice to Kirklees Parking Office if you decide to cancel the Direct Debit agreement and there may be a charge for cancellation.
  • Your season ticket will be cancelled if you default on your payments and do not inform the Parking Office. This may result in your vehicle being issued with a penalty charge notice and recovery action taken, with additional costs.

Other ways to pay

  • Payment can be made by credit or debit card.
  • Once your application has been processed a member of staff will contact you for payment details.
  • Alternatively a cheque or postal order can be sent with your application.

Cancelling a season ticket

  • Any request for cancellation or refund must be made in writing giving one full months notice to the Parking Office and is subject to approval.
  • The amount refunded will depend on the type of season ticket purchased.
  • Annual season ticket refunds will be based on the lower discounted rate and only for full months.
  • Quarterly season ticket refunds will be based only on full months.

If you lose your season ticket

  • Request a new season ticket.
  • There may be a charge for a replacement season ticket to be issued.
  • The current charge is £20.00.

Contact details

Parking Office
PO Box 1496
Huddersfield
HD1 9FT

Tel: 01484 223222
Fax: 01484 223227
Email: highways.carparks@kirklees.gov.uk

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