Slough Borough Council Parking

Where to park

Slough Borough Council run four pay and display, two pay on exit and three free car parks throughout Slough. Many of these car parks are located within close proximity of the town centre with access to the shopping centre, train and bus station.

For a full list of car park locations, please go here: www.slough.gov.uk/council-car-parks

Parking Permits

To balance the needs of residents, local businesses and other groups who require access to parking, Slough Borough Council issues various permits for on and off-street parking.

Where to apply

Application for all permits must be made online via www.slough.gov.uk/parking-permits

Or Tel: 01753 551018
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00 and Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00

For information on all types of permits available, please go to www slough.gov.uk/parking-permits

Disabled Parking Bays

What is a blue badge?

Blue badge permits provide parking concessions if you have severe mobility problems and have difficulty using public transport. Blue badge holders can either be the driver or the passenger of a vehicle they are travelling in.

Who can have a blue badge?

Mandatory blue badge

You qualify for a mandatory blue badge without any assessment if you are over two years old and you:

• are registered as blind
• receive a higher rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance
• receive the ‘enhanced’ mobility component of Personal Independence Payments
• receive a War Pension Mobility Supplement.

Discretionary blue badge

You will need to complete a self-assessment (which is part of the blue badge application form) to prove you are eligible for a discretionary blue badge if you are:

• over two years of age and have a permanent and substantial disability which means you cannot walk, or makes walking very difficult
• drive a motor vehicle regularly, have a severe disability in both arms, and are unable to or would find it difficult to operate all or some types of parking meter
• apply on behalf of a child under the age of two who has a medical condition that requires bulky medical equipment or immediate access to a vehicle for treatment.

For more information on Blue Badges, please go to www.slough.gov.uk/disabled-parking

How to Pay a Parking Ticket

All PCNs are issued in line with the Traffic Management Act 2004. We are not able to discuss PCNs in person or by the telephone. Any enquiries must be put in writing so we have an audit trail of all correspondence and the reasons behind any decisions made. More details can be found at Slough’s parking enforcement policy.

How to Pay

There are several ways to pay a Penalty Charge Notice. You will need your Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) number and vehicle details.

• By telephone: credit/debit card payments only.
  Automated payment line: 0330 088 3644 (24 hours/7 days a week).
• Online: online payments system
• By post: using the payment slip at the bottom of the PCN please send to:
  Slough Borough Council PO Box 3839 Slough SL1 0JA.
  Please allow two working days for 1st class post and five for 2nd class.
  Cheques/Postal Orders payable to Slough Borough Council.

How to Challenge a Parking Ticket

If you believe a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) has been issued incorrectly you can challenge it in writing within 28 days of its issue. Details of how to challenge the PCN can be seen on the reverse of the notice.

If your challenge is sent within 14 days of the PCN issue date, the 50% discount amount will remain while we consider your challenge. If your challenge is unsuccessful and the council upholds the PCN, you will be given the opportunity to pay the discounted rate as long as it is received within 14 days of the date of our letter of reply.

If your challenge is sent between 15 and 28 days after the PCN issue date the full penalty charge will apply.