Overview

• MP Marsha De Cordova’s Parking Offence Bill had its second reading pushed from July to October 2025
• Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood has promised to publish findings from last year’s consultation and outline next steps before December
• Most English councils currently lack unified Traffic Regulation Orders, hindering consistent enforcement outside London and Scotland
• Disabled campaigners and guide dog owners have highlighted how pavement parking obstructs pedestrians and undermines mobility
• A YourParkingSpace survey of more than 2,000 adults found 19% support the ban for safety reasons, with sizeable numbers worried about added congestion