Birmingham计划2026年在三个公园收取停车费, Birmingham plans parking fees at three parks in 2026 to cover costs, facing public opposition.

Birmingham市议会计划在2026年在Sutton公园、Sheldon乡村公园和Lickey Hills乡村公园实施停车费, Birmingham City Council plans to introduce parking fees at Sutton Park, Sheldon Country Park, and Lickey Hills Country Park in 2026 to help cover maintenance costs amid a financial crisis. 收费从每小时0.75至1英镑不等,每日最高限额为5英镑,每年52英镑,仅适用于车辆。 Charges would range from £0.75 to £1 per hour, with a £5 daily cap and a £52 annual pass, applying only to vehicles. 议会表示，收入将用于公园改善，但也承认这些资金无法覆盖所有费用。 The council says revenue will fund park improvements, though it acknowledges the funds won’t cover all costs. 在Lickey Hills的一次磋商中,超过78%的受访者反对收费,居民和政党普遍提出批评,认为这一举动不公平地影响了低收入用户,并可能导致流离失所泊车。 Over 78% of respondents in a consultation at Lickey Hills opposed the fees, with widespread criticism from residents and political parties who argue the move unfairly impacts lower-income users and could lead to displacement parking. 最后决定是等待协商结果和治理进程,可能在圣诞节或2026年新年前后实施。 A final decision is pending consultation outcomes and governance processes, with potential implementation around Christmas or New Year 2026.