Parking - Dorset Council

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Warning
Parking charges, both on and off-street will be increasing from 3 April 2025. See our news article for further details.

Find a car park

Pay a parking fine

Challenge a parking fine

Apply for a parking permit

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On-street parking

Get a residents parking permit and check zones, see on-street parking charges, find out about parking restrictions and get advice on parking problems.

Blue Badges

Information on how to apply for and use a Blue Badge on-street and in car parks.

Civil parking enforcement annual reports and parking policies

Read our Civil Parking Enforcement Policies and annual reports.

Electric vehicle charge points

Find a charge point in Dorset, and further information

Tradesperson parking waiver

If you are a tradesperson, you can get a waiver to park close to where you are working.

Short stay car park permit

A 3 hour parking session ideal for shopping, attending appointments or meeting friends.

Flexi stay car park permit

Unlimited parking, so perfect if you use a car park all day every day for work.

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