Environmental Information Regulations Request
Reference: ECC21090507 09 26
Response: 07 September 2026
I can confirm that Essex County Council does not hold this information.
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information. I am after information relating to the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued for vehicles parked outside or beyond the markings of a designated parking bay, and the total amount of money received from these fines, in the last four years within your jurisdiction. In particular, are you able to provide me with:
1. The number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued to vehicles for parking outside or beyond the markings of a designated parking bay, including both on-street parking and council-operated car parks for each of the following years: 2023 2024 2025 2026 (please provide figures up to the latest point available this year) Where possible, please break these figures down by private/passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle/van.
2. The total amount of money received by the council from PCNs issued to vehicles for parking outside or beyond the markings of a designated parking bay, including both on-street parking and council-operated car parks for each of the following years: 2023 2024 2025 2026 (please provide figures up to the latest point available this year)
Where possible, please break these figures down by private/passenger vehicle and commercial vehicle/van. If your database works under a Fiscal Year, please provide figures to the corresponding fiscal years. If possible, please provide the data in an Excel document with separate columns for each year. If you can identify any way that my request could be refined to improve the request, I would be grateful for any assistance. If my request is not clear or too broad, could you please contact me, and I will be happy to discuss.
Essex County Council has devolved powers as the traffic authority to two lead councils in Essex for the enforcement of on-street parking. Please contact the Parking Partnerships who may be able to assist.
Car parks at County Parks are also the responsibility of the Parking Partnership.
The provision and enforcement of off-street parking is the responsibility of the local Borough, City or District councils in Essex, as are council owned or council operated car parks. Here are the contact details of all councils in Essex: Contact your local council | Essex County Council
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