Local authorities have raked in over £1billion in parking fines and charges this year alone with drivers footing the bill despite councils blaming budget cuts as an excuse for cost rises. The latest data from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government found that the sharp increase in revenue was due to price hikes in both on-street and off-street parking. In total, on-street parking raised £698.7million for English councils, while off-street parking raised £340.4 million this year. The price jump compares to the £962.3 million brought in from parking last year, which included £6…
