The Southend Pass is a flexible annual parking pass to use at council-operated car parks and eligible on-street parking bays across Southend-on-Sea.
With a Southend Pass, you can benefit from:
- up to 3 hours of parking in each of Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 every day between 8am and 6pm or 9pm where applicable
- a separate allowance of up to 3 hours for evening parking after 6pm in selected locations*
- the option to use the pass for more than 1 vehicle
- a choice of monthly or annual payment options
Your Southend Pass does not activate automatically. You must start a parking session in the Southend Parking app every time you park.
Who can buy a Southend Pass?
Anyone can buy a Southend Pass. You do not need to live in the city of Southend-on-Sea.
Each customer can buy 1 Southend Pass.
How much does a Southend Pass cost?
You can choose from the following payment options:
- £12.50 a month through a recurring subscription
- £125 a year through a single annual payment
Paying annually saves you £25 a year.
How do I buy a Southend Pass?
You can buy a Southend Pass through the Southend Parking app, which is available on Apple and Android devices.
Download the app using the following links:
Once you have downloaded the Southend Parking app, you can uninstall and delete the Mobon app (if you have this already downloaded).
If you cannot use a mobile app, call the parking team on 01702 215003. A member of the team will explain the alternative options available to you.
How does the Southend Pass work?
Your Southend Pass gives you up to 3 hours of parking in each of Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4 every day between 8am and 6pm or 9pm, where applicable.
This means you can use up to 3 hours in Zone 1, up to 3 hours in Zone 2, up to 3 hours in Zone 3 and up to 3 hours in Zone 4 on the same day.
Your daytime allowance can only be used between 8am and 6pm. Any unused daytime allowance cannot be carried over.
When you arrive at an eligible parking location, you must:
- Open the Southend Parking app.
- Select your vehicle and parking location.
- Choose the Southend Pass parking option.
- Confirm your parking session.
- Check that you have received a booking confirmation before leaving your vehicle.
You must activate a parking session each time you park. If you do not activate a valid session, you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice.
Where can I use the Southend Pass?
You can use the Southend Pass in council-operated car parks included in the scheme. You can also use it in eligible pay-by-phone or pay-and-display on-street parking bays across the city.
Southend Pass parking locations are divided across Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Some locations within these zones are marked A or B, such as Zone 2A and Zone 2B. These letters relate to parking charges only. They do not create separate zones when using a Southend Pass.
Moving between these zones (A/B) do not provide a new 3-hour allowance.
How does the Southend Pass work in Zone 1 and at University Square Car Park after 6pm?
Southend Pass customers parking in the central seafront area, Zone 1, or at University Square Car Park after 6pm only need to make one booking in the Southend Parking app. The app will automatically apply the correct allowance from your Southend Pass.
Example 1
If you arrive at 3pm and want to stay until 8pm, you only need to make one booking. The app will take 3 hours from your Southend Pass before 6pm and 2 hours from your evening allowance after 6pm.
Example 2
If you arrive at 5pm and want to stay until 9pm, you only need to make one booking. The app will take 1 hour from your Southend Pass before 6pm and 3 hours from your evening allowance after 6pm.
What should I do if I arrive after 6pm?
If you arrive after 6pm, you only need to activate an evening parking session.
Zone 1
If you arrive in Zone 1 after 6pm, you can make an evening booking for up to 3 hours, which will end at 9pm
University Square Car Park
If you arrive at University Square Car Park after 6pm, you can make an evening booking for up to 3 hours. Parking is chargeable until midnight so if you need to stay for longer than 3 hours, please extend your booking before it expires, as explained below.
Can I extend my parking beyond 3 hours without moving my vehicle?
Yes. You can purchase additional parking time without moving your vehicle.
You can purchase additional time through:
- the Southend Parking app
- a nearby pay-and-display machine, where available
A convenience fee applies to each transaction made through the app. Any charges will be shown before you confirm the transaction.
Your additional paid parking period should begin when your Southend Pass allowance ends.
Can I use the Southend Pass for more than 1 vehicle?
Yes. You can use your Southend Pass for multiple vehicles at the same time.
The 3-hour parking allowance is shared between vehicles parked in the same zone.
For example, if 1 vehicle uses 2 hours of the allowance in Zone 2, 1 hour remains available for another vehicle using the same pass in Zone 2 that day.
Vehicles parked in different zones use the allowance available within each zone.
You must activate a separate parking session for every vehicle.
Watch our video to see how parking multiple vehicles at the same time works.
Can I move between parking locations?
Yes. You can move between eligible parking locations within the same zone during an active parking session.
Moving to another parking location within the same zone does not restart your 3-hour allowance.
For example, moving from Zone 2A to Zone 2B is still treated as parking within Zone 2.
Is there a commuter parking option?
Southend Pass customers can park all day at a reduced rate of £6 at:
- Belton Way West bays
- Belton Way East bays
- Shoebury East Beach Car Park
This is a separate discounted parking option. It is not included within the standard Southend Pass allowance.
Visit the commuter discount page to find out how to purchase this option.
Can I buy more than 1 Southend Pass?
No. Each customer can buy and hold 1 Southend Pass.
The pass can still be used for more than 1 registered vehicle, subject to the parking allowance rules.
What should I do if I cannot use the app?
If you cannot use the Southend Parking app, call the parking team on 01702 215003.
A member of the team will provide support and explain the alternative arrangements available.
Where can I get further help?
For help buying or using a Southend Pass, contact the parking team on 01702 215003