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News · 30 March 2026

UK Government Pushes One Parking App for England

UK Government Pushes One Parking App for England

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Drivers across England could avoid unfair fines as the government plans to issue statutory guidance urging more councils to adopt the National Parking Platform. The system, launched in May last year, has processed over 10 million transactions. Currently 15 local authorities use it, allowing drivers to pay via six approved apps, with the government aiming to more than double uptake.

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