Permit terms and conditions

Educational permit terms and conditions

These terms and conditions apply to Educational Permits issued by Southend-on-Sea City Council and are designed to ensure the scheme is protected for those entitled.

Eligibility

St. Bernard's High School staff only.

Application

  • applications will be completed by the Facilities Manager who will provide supporting documentation from the School Head teacher, that they can apply for permits on the teacher’s behalf
  • the appropriate permit fee must be paid, as per the Council’s Fees and Charges
  • it is the permit holder’s responsibility to renew their permit before it expires

Vehicle type

  • the permit must only be used for:
    • passenger vehicle (maximum 8 passengers, excluding driver)
    • road legal motorcycle, tricycle or quad bike
    • light goods vehicle
    • built‑in camper van (not detachable caravan)
  • overall vehicle height must not exceed 2.3 metres, and length must not exceed 5.5 metres
  • must fit entirely within a marked bay (if present) without overhanging

Use

  • the educational parking permit is a workplace permit; it is only valid for use on weekdays (i.e. between Monday to Friday) and only during school term times and during standard school hours
  • having a permit does not guarantee a parking space. Parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis, and some parking locations may be at full capacity at the desired time of use
  • additional restrictions apply to the specified locations: Leonard Road - trackside only and Canewdon Road - not bays 3 and 4
  • the following are prohibited when parked in the permit zone:
    • selling or offering vehicles for sale
    • buying or selling goods or services
    • using the vehicle for accommodation, including sleeping, camping, or cooking
    • carrying out commercial activities in or around the vehicle
  • vehicle must be in roadworthy condition, fully on its wheels with tyres properly inflated. Vehicles that are jacked up or have deflated tyres will be considered non-compliant
  • permit holders may request cancellation at any time. Refunds are issued on a pro-rata basis for each full remaining calendar month, minus an administration fee. No refunds will be offered if less than one full calendar month remains

Validity

  • any person using the Permit fraudulently, incorrectly or contravening any other parking contravention will be liable to a Penalty Charge Notice
  • permits are vehicle specific. A new application must be made if the registered vehicle changes
  • permits will be cancelled if the permit holder no longer owns the vehicle or is no longer employed by the school the permit is linked to
  • no refunds will be issued for permits cancelled due to misuse or breach of terms
  • permits are issued at the Council’s discretion and remain its property. They may be withdrawn at any time
  • if an application is unsuccessful or a permit is cancelled, the vehicle may be subject to enforcement

Declaration

  • by submitting an application, the applicant agrees to all terms and conditions of use
  • knowingly providing false or forged information is a criminal offence. The Council may prosecute if fraud is identified.

Data Protection

  • the Council will use personal data in line with the policy for General Data Protection Regulations, pursuant to administration of this scheme

Review

  • the Council reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions after giving notice to the permit holder of not less than 28 days
  • the Council reserves the right to revise, withdraw, cease or introduce any parking permit type at any time
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