City Park vehicle access policy

Key points

  • Managed by Bradford Council since March 2012
  • Vehicle access only for operational purposes with permission
  • Unauthorised access may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Access times

  • 6am to 10.30am for maintenance, deliveries, contractors
  • All vehicles must leave by 11am
  • Loading must be continuous;.unattended vehicles over 15 minutes may get a PCN.

How to enter

  • Entry via Hall Ings through bollards between Magistrates Court and City Hall
  • Bollards are controlled by the CCTV control room.

Safety

  • Pedestrian priority area
  • Use hazard lights
  • Maximum speed 5 mph

Outside normal hours

  • Emergency deliveries:use loading bays on Norfolk Gardens
  • No convenience parking for staff or visitors
  • Exception: Lord Mayor's vehicle

Special events

  • Request access 48 hours in advance
  • Provide full vehicle details
  • Large events: SIA security must verify vehicles before entry

Weddings

  • One car allowed through bollards
  • Book via Register Office 14 days before
  • Other cars use nearby car parks

Civic Affairs

  • Lord Mayor's car has 24 hour access and parking

Security checks

  • Drivers must confirm vehicle details when asked by CCTV operators

Enforcement

  • City Centre Wardens issue of PCNs for illegal parking

Emergency services

  • Fire, ambulance and police have 24 hour access

How to request access

Find out how to request access on the city centre access page.