Bedminster East residents' parking scheme
Maps, costs, and information on when you can park in the Bedminster East residents' parking scheme (RPS).
Preferred operating hours consultation
Due to an error, pre-paid envelopes weren't included in the consultation letters sent to Bedminster East residents.
You can have your say using the online survey.
Alternatively, you can post your comments to our freepost address:
Freepost RTXY-UXLG-UCYB, RPS Team (100TS), Bristol City Council, PO Box 3176, Bristol, BS3 9FS
This scheme started on Monday 12 October 2015.
It is active Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
Outside of those times you won't need a permit or pay and display ticket to park in the area.
Map of Bedminster East RPS
See a detailed map of the Bedminster East RPS area. (pdf, 3.9MB) (opens new window)
You can also see the scheme boundary on the Pinpoint map of Bedminster East RPS.
Apply for residents' and visitors' permits
Permit costs
- First residents' permit cost depends on the vehicle emissions tax band: free, £24, £48 or £72 for a year (see table below).
- Second permit costs £96 for a year.
- Third permit costs £192 for a year.
- There is an option to pay for your residents’ permit every three months in quarterly instalments.
| Vehicle co2 emissions tax band | First permit cost per year |
|---|---|
| Band A (up to 100) | Free |
| Band B (101 to 110) | £24 |
| Band C to K (111 to 225) | £48 |
| Band L to M (226 to 255+) | £72 |
| No band or registered before 1 March 2001 | £48 |
Visitors' permits
You can apply for 100 visitors’ permits each year. You don’t have to apply for them all in one go, you can get them throughout the year.
The first 50 permits are free, the next 50 cost £1 each.
You don't need to own a car to get visitors' permits.
If you're getting short-term or long-term care in your own home you might be able to get a free Essential Visitors' Permit (EVP).
Pay and display
You can park for up to 30 minutes free of charge using a pay and display ticket or pay £1 an hour to park for up to three hours.
The pay and display will operate from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
On bank holidays, you don't need a ticket or permit to park in this area.
Businesses and other organisations
There are different types of permit you might be able to get in this scheme:
Contact information
Parking Services (permits 3025)
PO Box 3176
Bristol, BS3 9FS
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5pm
Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Closed for training: Wednesday, 12noon to 1.30pm