Council Parking Software

Modern parking management for local authorities

Local Authority Parking

Replace outdated machines with smart parking

MyCarPass helps councils deliver modern, cashless parking across town centres, car parks, and residential zones — reducing costs, improving compliance, and giving residents better payment options.

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Resident permits
Cyber Essentials Plus
Cashless payments
0
Machines to maintain
100%
Cashless operation
Auto
Tariff calculation
ANPR
Enforcement support
pay and display machine
The challenge

Pay and display is failing councils

Traditional parking infrastructure is expensive to maintain, frustrates residents, and delivers a poor return on investment. Machines break down, cash collection is costly, and enforcement relies on paper tickets that blow away or expire.

  • Machine maintenance and cash collection costs
  • Residents frustrated by broken machines and cash-only payment
  • Manual enforcement patrols with limited coverage
  • No real-time data on occupancy or revenue
A modern alternative

MyCarPass delivers cashless payments, ANPR enforcement, and real-time analytics — without the maintenance burden of physical machines.

Key features

Built for local authority requirements

Everything councils need to manage parking across multiple sites and zones.

Cashless Payments

Residents pay from their phone — no app required. Works in any browser. Supports all major cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

ANPR Enforcement

Cameras capture every entry and exit. Enforcement officers see in real time which vehicles have paid and which haven't.

Flexible Tariffs

Set different rates by time of day, day of week, duration, or zone. The system calculates the correct charge automatically.

Permit Schemes

Resident permits, business permits, disabled parking, staff permits — all managed online with automatic ANPR validation.

Real-time Analytics

See occupancy levels, revenue by zone, and payment trends. Export data for council reporting and budget planning.

PCN Management

Automated PCN generation with DVLA lookup. Full appeals workflow and debt recovery integration.

Resident permits

Online permit applications for residents

Let residents apply for and renew parking permits online. The system validates addresses, processes payments, and issues digital permits automatically — reducing admin time and improving the resident experience.

  • Self-service online applications
  • Address validation against council records
  • Automatic payment processing and renewals
  • ANPR validation — no windscreen permits needed
  • Visitor permits for residents to issue to guests
resident permit application
Zone management

Multiple zones. One platform.

Manage town centre car parks, residential parking zones, and on-street bays from a single dashboard. Each zone can have its own tariff structure, permit rules, and enforcement settings.

  • Unlimited car parks and zones
  • Zone-specific tariffs and rules
  • Resident parking zones with permit validation
  • On-street and off-street support
residential street parking

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Use cases

How councils use MyCarPass

From town centre car parks to residential zones.

Town Centre Car Parks

Replace pay and display machines with cashless payment. Visitors pay from their phone — no cash, no tickets, no machine maintenance.

Residential Parking Zones

Online permit applications for residents. ANPR validates permits automatically. Visitors can be added by residents for short-term access.

High Street Parking

Short-stay parking with time-based tariffs. Encourage turnover with progressive pricing and real-time occupancy data.

Park and Ride

Manage commuter parking with season tickets, daily rates, and integration with public transport ticketing.

Council Staff Parking

Staff permits with automatic validation. Payroll deduction integration. Visitor booking for meetings.

Country Parks

Seasonal pricing, annual passes, and pay-on-arrival. No need for staffed kiosks or cash handling.

FAQ

Common questions

Answers to questions we hear from council parking teams.

Most councils are up and running within a few weeks. ANPR camera installation typically takes 1-2 days per car park. Once cameras are installed, we configure the platform remotely with your tariffs, permit rules, and branding. Training for your team is included, and we provide ongoing support throughout.

Not necessarily. MyCarPass can run alongside existing machines during a transition period. Many councils choose to phase out machines gradually — starting with cashless payment in some car parks while keeping machines in others until residents are comfortable with the new system.

Residents visit a web address displayed on car park signage — no app download required. They enter a zone code and their registration number, and the system shows them the tariff and payment options. Payment is processed through Stripe, accepting all major cards and mobile wallets.

Yes. Residents can apply for and renew permits online. The system validates applications against address data, processes payments, and issues digital permits automatically. ANPR cameras validate permit holders without the need for physical permits displayed in windscreens.

Cameras record vehicles entering and exiting car parks. The system tracks which vehicles have paid or hold valid permits. Enforcement officers can see this information in real time on a mobile device, allowing them to focus only on vehicles that have not paid. PCNs can be issued on the spot or posted via DVLA lookup.

The dashboard shows real-time occupancy, revenue by zone, and payment trends. You can export detailed transaction reports for finance teams, generate occupancy statistics for planning, and track enforcement activity across all sites. Custom reports can be configured for council-specific requirements.

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Related features

Council parking works alongside everything else MyCarPass offers.

Pay for Parking

Cashless payment from any phone — no app required. The modern alternative to pay and display.

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Custom Permit Builder

Design permit application forms with the questions you need — address verification, vehicle details, supporting documents.

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Automated Enforcement

PCN generation with DVLA lookup, appeals management, and debt recovery integration.

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