Parking

Details on how to report a parking problem in Ipswich, and in some parts of Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

What to do if you receive a parking Penalty Charge Notice.

Challenge a PCN and view PCN photos.

Ipswich Borough Council provides public Electric vehicle charging points in a number of car park locations.

An Access Permit is a special permit which allows an unauthorised vehicle to access the pedestrianised zones and restricted zones, within Ipswich town centre, where entry to motor vehicles is normally prohibited.

How to request new resident parking zones, or amend current zones.

Find information on the clamping and removal of a vehicle.

Information on what to do if your vehicle has been clamped.

Information on what to do if your vehicle has been removed.

The Council has made changes to the fees charged for certain residents' parking permits, as well as all on-street parking bay suspensions, waivers and dispensations and other fees.

Public consultation on proposals to vary some parking charges and terms and conditions for parking on some of the Council's car parks.

A public consultation on proposals to vary the £2.50 after 2pm (Monday to Friday) special offer at Cromwell Square car park. 

Public consultation until 5 June 2026 on a proposal to incorporate the land of the former NCP car park on Portman Road, Ipswich into the Council’s existing Portman Road C car park.