In this petition, we the undersigned call on Wirral Council to reject Smart Parking’s planning applications APP/21/02188 and ADV/21/02183.  

Since August 2021 Smart Parking have been operating in the Cherry Tree Car Park in Liscard Town Centre without planning permission. The automated camera system and automated administration processes have led to the harassment of our residents; local Councillors and a Facebook volunteer group have received a large number of complaints about Smart Parking sending unjustified and aggressively worded penalty charge letters. 

Smart Parking have now submitted planning applications retrospectively which should be rejected for the following reasons. 

1. Smart Parking’s cameras and signs are damaging the reputation of Liscard Town Centre. 

2. Smart Parking are causing a negative impact on the local economy. 

3. Smart Parking has an inadequate process for disabled badge holders, leading to the harassment of people with disabilities. 

4. The mismanagement of this car park by Smart Parking has led to an increase in people parking in nearby residential areas. 

5. There is a very poor customer experience including unclear signage, difficult to use  machines and penalty charge letters being sent in a very small font. 

6.  Smart Parking’s operations go against Wirral Council’s plans for the regeneration of  Liscard Town Centre.

Cllr Daisy Kenny, Cllr Janette Williamson, Cllr David Brennan