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Parking income in North Lanarkshire

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In 2024–25 North Lanarkshire took £0.0m in parking income and spent £0.0m, a surplus of £0.0m against £0.0m in 2023–24, the 16th largest of 32 councils in Scotland. Figures are from the council's own return to the Scottish Government.

Figures for the 2024–25 financial year. Source: Scottish Government.

Key figures

  • £0.00mParking surplus 2024–25
  • £0.00mParking income 2024–25
  • £0.00mSpending on parking 2024–25
  • 16 of 32Rank in Scotland, largest surplus first 2024–25

Source: Scottish Government.

How much has North Lanarkshire made from parking each year?

North Lanarkshire: parking income, spending and surplus, £ million
The numbers behind this chart
North Lanarkshire: parking income, spending and surplus, £ million
YearIncomeSpendingSurplus
2023–24
Details for 2023–24
£0m£0m£0m
Spending
£0m
Surplus
£0m
2024–25
Details for 2024–25
£0m£0m£0m
Spending
£0m
Surplus
£0m

Figures for the 2024–25 financial year. Source: Scottish Government.

Scotland reports parking as a single line, so there is no on-street and car park split.

Figures for the 2024–25 financial year. Source: Scottish Government.

All figures are cash, in the council's own return. The most recent year is a first release and may be revised. North Lanarkshire is recorded as: Council.

What can North Lanarkshire spend a surplus on?

Council parking penalty charges in Scotland

Ring-fenced by law a parking account whose surplus is limited to transport-related purposes, as Transport Scotland describes it. Not verified

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, s55, as described by Transport Scotland

Section 55 also requires that any surplus may only be used to make good any amount charged to the general fund over the preceding 4 years or for certain transport-related purposes

Legal position as of 22 September 2026. Source: legislation.gov.uk. Checked by hand 22 September 2026.

How does North Lanarkshire compare with other councils?

North Lanarkshire among the Scotland councils nearest it, parking surplus 2024–25

Ranked largest surplus first; a negative figure is a deficit. Every council is in the full tables.

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North Lanarkshire among the Scotland councils nearest it, parking surplus 2024–25
NameSurplus
12. Stirling£0.40m
13. Moray£0.39m
14. Argyll & Bute£0.29m
15. Angus£0.07m
16. North Lanarkshire (North Lanarkshire)£0.00m
17. West Dunbartonshire£0.00m
18. East Renfrewshire−£0.01m
19. Na h-Eileanan Siar−£0.02m
20. Shetland Islands−£0.05m

Figures for the 2024–25 financial year. Source: Scottish Government.

Every council's parking surplus, penalty charge levels and the national trend.

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