Over recent years, Swindon has faced a growing problem with the number of vehicles on our roads and the consequent demand for places to park them - particularly in the town centre. Swindon Borough Council recently acted to address some of these problems.

The Council took over responsibility for the enforcement of parking regulations from 1 September 2003. This is a nationwide scheme to free-up police resources to concentrate on more serious issues, and to bring local influence to parking control.

The Council is working towards tackling the problem of vehicles breaking the parking regulations by employing new parking attendants to patrol the borough’s streets and council-operated car parks. The scheme gives priority to, and helps us achieve, stricter control in areas where residents and businesses are most affected by drivers who park their vehicles causing obstruction and traffic problems.