Permit terms and conditions

Season ticket for named car park

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

Eligibility

  • a season ticket will only be issued upon receipt of a completed application process and where full payment is made

Application

  • the appropriate permit fee must be paid, as per the Council’s Fees and Charges
  • it is the season ticket holder’s responsibility to renew their permit before it expires. Renewal reminders may be sent as a courtesy but are not guaranteed

Vehicle type

  • the Season ticket 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

  • Season Ticket for Named Car Park is only valid for use in the car park for which it has been issued i.e. it cannot be used to park in any other car park
  • Season Tickets for Zones enables the season ticket holder to park in the listed car parks and no other car parks in that zone
  • Zone 1A
  • Seaway Car Park
  • Shorefield Road Car Park

  • Zone 1B

  • Eastern Esplanade Car Park

  • Zone 2A

  • Tylers Avenue - York Road Car Park*
  • University Square Car Park (closes at midnight)
  • Warrior Square Car Park

  • Zone 2B

  • Ceylon Road Car Park
  • Hamlet Court Road Car Park
  • North Road Car Park

  • Zone 3A

  • Shoebury Common North Car Park
  • Shoebury East Beach Car Park
  • Thorpe Bay Broadway Car Park

  • Zone 3B

  • Ilfracombe Avenue Car Park
  • Leigh Marshes Car Park

  • Zone 4B

  • Rayleigh Road

 

  • having a Season Ticket 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. Bar Baxter Avenue which is an allocated space
  • Baxter Avenue are paper Season Tickets and must be displayed on the dash or fascia of the vehicle, photocopies or altered versions are prohibited and may be treated as fraud
  • the following are prohibited when parked:
    • 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
  • Season Ticket 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 or if paid by BACS or bank transfer

Validity

  • any person using the Season Ticket fraudulently, incorrectly or contravening any other parking contravention will be liable to a Penalty Charge Notice
  • Season Tickets are vehicle specific. A new application must be made if the registered vehicle changes
  • no refunds will be issued for Season Tickets cancelled due to misuse or breach of terms
  • Season Tickets 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 Season ticket 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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