NCP Gungate carparking ownership transferred to council

Monday, 22 January 2024 17:22

NCP car park under Tamworth Borough Council ownership NCP transferred to council ownership on 19 January In the short term, visitors to use council carpark machine on Spinning Lane Standard council short stay parking charges apply

Tamworth Borough Council has confirmed full ownership of the Gungate NCP car park.

Management of the NCP car park off Spinning School Lane transferred to Tamworth Borough Council from Friday 19 January 2024. The change of ownership follows a mutual agreement with NCP to be bought out of contract and end operational arrangements with Tamworth Borough Council.

From 19 January, the carpark, which was formerly the site of the Gungate Precinct, will be managed as a council carpark.

In the short term, until new payment machines are installed, visitors are asked to use exiting council car park payment machines at the nearby Spinning School Lane car park as the NCP machines will no longer be operational.

All regular council pay and display tariffs will remain the same. Tariff changes are planned for the near future, including a free 30-minute stay at all council car parks, to encourage more people into the town for a quick visit or to run an errand, so boosting town centre trade and activity.

The council will put signs in place to clearly inform the car park users of the change in management of the site.

Councillor Paul Thompson, Portfolio Holder for Town Centre and Commercial Property, said: “The transfer of the NCP carpark to council ownership is great news and will assist with our town centre regeneration plans.

“As a council we own and manage 14 car parks in the town centre, all requiring a payment between 8am and 6pm, Monday and Saturday. We are also soon introducing a free 30-minute stay in all council car parks to encourage more visitors to the town, and residents who may need to ‘pop in’ for a quick visit or run an errand.”

More from Local News

Going to go Farr - Walsall Council apprentice wins award amongst Black Country’s best

An apprentice at Walsall Council has been recognised for their achievements at a regional awards ceremony.
Views sought on parking charges for three Birmingham parks

The city council is seeking feedback on proposals to charge for parking at three of its parks: Sheldon Country Park; Lickey Hills Country Park; and Sutton Park.
Discover the past at Wolverhampton’s Local History Fair

Residents intrigued by the city and its past are invited to attend Wolverhampton’s Local History Fair this month.
Bus fitted with mini recording studio hits the right notes with young people in Walsall

More than 60 young people in Walsall visited a youth bus that toured the borough last week.
Full works start on Library and Adult Education facilities as part of City Learning Quarter scheme

Full works are underway to deliver major improvements to the city centre’s Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton facilities as part of the £61 million-Phase Two City Learning Quarter development.
Tamworth Castle accredited for ‘Learning Outside of the Classroom’ for the 13th year

Castle given accreditation quality award for workshops offered to schools Castle have received the award since 2011 The Quality Badge is assessed again in 2 years
Major canal towpath improvements provide better access at Smestow Valley

Major improvements have been made to the canal towpath at Wolverhampton’s Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve, offering better access for all visitors.
Market traders’ temporary relocated to make way for work on St Editha’s Square, as part of the town Future High Streets work

St Editha’s Square - street and market traders temporary move to Lower Gungate and George Street Making way for public realm improvements as part of Future High Street development Work starting on St Editha’s square from mid-November