Bristol City Council has approved a significant increase in the cost of parking permits, affecting thousands of residents and workers across the city. This price hike is not only burdensome but also lacks transparency and justification. The council has failed to provide clear reasons for this sudden increase, leaving many to question its necessity.

The increase disproportionately affects lower-income households who are already struggling with rising living costs. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, Bristol has seen a 5% increase in living costs over the past year (source: ONS), making any additional financial burden particularly unwelcome.

We urge Bristol City Council to reconsider this decision and engage with local communities before implementing such drastic changes. We call on all residents of Bristol who value fairness and transparency from their local authorities to sign this petition against these unjustified price increases in our city's parking permit scheme.