COUNCIL’S RESPONSIBILITIES
What is Council responsible for in relation to parking?
Council is responsible for 31 Off-Street car parks across the City and District.
What is Council not responsible for?
- On-street parking
- Private Car Parks
- Residential Car Parking
- Retail Parks
To read more about the parking enforcements, click here
What about parking on a Street/Road?
On-Street Parking is the responsibility of the Department for Infrastructure.
Telephone:- 028 82254811
COUNCIL CAR PARKS
Car-Park Charging
Parking charges normally apply from Monday to Saturday.
For 2020 the non-charging days for pay and display car parks are:
- Wednesday 1 January
- Monday 13 April
- Monday 13 July
- Tuesday 14 July
- Friday 25 December
- Saturday 26 December
Please note, although parking charges do not apply on these dates, all other parking restrictions stay enforceable.
Can I park a vehicle overnight in a Council car park?
There is currently no provision for overnight parking.
What are the opening times of the car parks?
None of the car parks close, with the exception of the following:-
- William Street Car Park, Derry/Londonderry
- Monday to Saturday: 07.30 – 22.00 hours
- Sunday: 09.00 – 20.00 hours
Where can I park a motorhome/campervan?
The wheelbase of the must fit into the marked bays. These bays are for parking only and not for long-term stay.
Who Carries out Parking Enforcement?
Parking enforcement is carried out by the Department for Infrastructure
How do I report issues about signage, lining or layout?
Contact Council’s Off- Street Car Parking Department
Telephone: 028 71253253 Ext: 4236
BLUE BADGES
Who is responsible for Blue Badges?
The Department for Infrastructure, Transport NI, Blue Badge Unit, Castle Barracks, Wellington Place, Enniskillen, BT74 7HN
Telephone: 0300 200 7818.
for more information, click here
How do I apply for a Blue Badge?
You can apply by clicking here
Where can I park in Council car parks?
There are designated spaces for Blue Badge holders in every car park.
Do Blue Badge holders have to pay for parking in Council car parks?
Yes, everyone has to pay in Pay & Display car parks.
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Payments may be made here online:
Parking Enforcement Processing Unit
Contact details for paying or enquiring about a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), commonly known as a parking ticket.
Parking Enforcement Processing Unit, PO Box 134
Coleraine
BT52 9AF
United Kingdom
Payments using a credit or debit card 0300 200 7895
Enquiries within Northern Ireland 0300 200 7895
If dialling from outside Northern Ireland, use 0300 200 7895
Email [email protected]
SEASON TICKETS
How do I get a Season Ticket?
All enquiries about season tickets, including price, should be made by contacting a NSL operator:-
Telephone:- 03300 088770
CASHLESS PAYMENTS
Can I pay for my parking online?
The current provider is JustPark. You can pay for your car parking by downloading the JustPark App on your phone and follow the easy steps for parking. A charge of 8p transaction fee will be charged to the customer.
For further details on Cashless parking please visit - https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/street-and-street-parking
USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
Customer service/enquiries/complaints/machine faults
Telephone:- 0845 603 9337
Transport NI Parking Enforcement Unit
Telephone:- 028 9054 0400
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Telephone:- 028 71253253 Ext 6880
HOW TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A TRAFFIC ATTENDANT
Traffic attendants are employed by NSL Services Group (NSL). Any complaints about the behaviour of traffic attendants should be put in writing to:
- email: [email protected]