THE cost of parking in Ellesmere Port is to rise next month.

From January 17, 2024, it will cost more to stay in any council-run car park in the town centre, while the cost of parking at the Hooton car park will also increase.

Here are the car parks in Ellesmere Port which will have increased car park charges, what the current price is, and what the new prices will be.

  • Civic Centre (8am to 6pm)

Existing charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 2 hours - 50p

2 to 4 hours - 70p

Over 4 hours - £2

Saturday and Sunday: All day - 50p

New charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 2 hours - 80p

2 to 4 hours - £1.00

Over 4 hours - £2.30

Saturday and Sunday: All day - 80p

  • Town Centre (8am to 6pm)

Existing charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 2 hours - 50p

Up to 4 hours - 70p

Saturday and Sunday: Up to 4 hours - 50p

New charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 2 hours - 80p

Up to 4 hours - £1

Saturday and Sunday: Up to 4 hours - 80p

  • Westminster (8am to 6pm)

Existing charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 4 hours - 50p

Over 4 hours - £1

Saturday and Sunday: All day - 50p

New charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 4 hours - 80p

Over 4 hours - £1.30

Saturday and Sunday: All day - 80p

  • Shrewsbury Road (8am to 6pm)

Existing charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 4 hours - 50p

Over 4 hours - £1

Saturday and Sunday: All day - 50p

New charges:

Monday to Friday:

Up to 4 hours - 80p

Over 4 hours - £1.30

Saturday and Sunday: All day - 80p

  • Marina Drive (8am to 6pm)

Existing charges:

Monday to Sunday Up to 1 hour - 70p

New charges:

Monday to Sunday: Up to 1 hour - £1

  • Hooton (24 hours)

Existing charges:

Monday to Sunday: All day - £1

New charges:

Monday to Sunday: All day - £1.30.

  • An earlier version of this story said the charges were due to increase from December 14, as a council public notice had indicated. The authority has now confirmed the charges will take effect from January 17, 2024, "to support residents and businesses during the Christmas period".