Parking Enforcement

Dear Parents,

Please be aware that we have received this message on behalf of the Parking Enforcement Team at City of Wolverhampton Council regarding parking restrictions around schools and action to be taken...

"We are continuing to experience significant issues with parents and carers parking on restricted areas during school drop‑off and pick‑up times. Unfortunately, despite previous engagement efforts, the situation has not improved.

Until now, our Civil Enforcement Officers have approached drivers observed parking in contravention and requested that they move their vehicles before issuing a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). Increasingly, drivers are relying on this warning and continuing to park unlawfully until instructed to move. These restrictions must remain clear at all times to ensure the safety of pupils, parents, and carers.

To address this ongoing issue, we will be changing our enforcement approach. Any vehicle parked in contravention of restrictions near schools will now receive a Penalty Charge Notice immediately, without a prior request to move. If a driver leaves the location after the issuing process has begun, the PCN will be issued by post to the registered keeper of the vehicle."

Schools have been asked to share this information with parents and carers in the hope that a firmer approach will encourage greater compliance and help us maintain safer environments around our schools.