Tynwald Members to Pay For Parking

Summary

The requester asked for the parking policy or letter regarding Tynwald Members paying for parking, and the Department of Infrastructure disclosed the full 'Government Car Parking Policy- Tynwald Members' document.

Key Facts

• Tynwald Members are required to pay for parking at Government buildings starting May 1, 2025.
• The policy applies to elected members of the House of Keys and Legislative Council but excludes Tynwald staff.
• Members are limited to one parking permit per person which must be displayed and paid for.
• Enforcement of the policy will be carried out through fixed penalty notices issued by the Department of Infrastructure.
• Payment can be made annually or via monthly instalments deducted from the Member's pay.

Data Disclosed

• May 1 2025
• 2025-07-02
• 2025-07-18
• 1st November
• £1,140
• £95
• 4772258

Original Request

https://www.manx.news/tynwald-members-to-pay-for-parking/ The above news article (although the same information has been published elsewhere) states that, referring to Ms Haywood: "She said: 'The policy will be circulated imminently and charging Members for parking is expected to start on May 1 2025. 'A letter will shortly be sent to Tynwald Members advising them on the details of the parking policy, how it will be applied and how payments will be made.'" I would like a copy of the policy document or the letter, whichever provides the most complete information. Thanks,

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Government Car Parking Policy- Tynwald Members

1. Purpose Tynwald Members are eligible to apply for parking privileges at Government building and use of a dedicated Tynwald Members parking area in the secured underground car parking in the Government Offices and free parking at other Government office carparks.
2. Scope This policy applies to Tynwald Members, which include elected members of the House of Keys and Members and the Legislative Council. It does not apply to officers or staff of Tynwald. It is in relation to parking privileges at all carparks associated with administrative Government buildings across the Island. Including parking in staff parking areas at the Airport, when visiting on business, but not for personal use whilst travelling off Island. It does not apply to general carparking public parking areas such as Chester Street Carpark, disc zone parking or on street parking. In these areas the normal rules of use will apply.
3. Policy Details a. Parking Space Allocation  Tynwald Members will have access to the Tynwald Members parking area in the secured car parking at central Government Offices. There is enough space for all Member of Tynwald.  In other Government Office parking areas, parking will be permitted in unallocated spaces.  Some Government departments have assigned parking to the Minister or Members, these will only be available for use if the Minister or Member has a valid parking permit.  A maximum of one parking permit per Member will be issued. They may not be copied and they are only for the use of the Member.
    The permit is only valid if it is prominently displayed in the vehicle and payments up to date.  The Department of Infrastructure will issue permits. b. Parking Rates Tynwald Member’s parking will be charged at a commercial comparative rate set by the Department of Infrastructure. The rates will be reviewed annually on or around the 1st November each year. Government Car Parking Policy- Tynwald Members

The standard rate for a parking space is £1,140 per annum for the year 2025. Part years will be charged pro rata. There will be no discounts or exceptions. Payment can be made annually in full, or by monthly instalments taken at source from the Member’s pay. Monthly payments will be taken in advance and be at the rate of £95 (£1,140/12). f. Compliance and Enforcement  All Tynwald Members are expected to comply with this policy.  Enforcement will be through fixed penalty notices.  The Department of Infrastructure is responsible for monitoring compliance and issuing notices. g. Policy Review  This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 4772258 17 July 2025

Dear ###

We write further to your request, received 2 July 2025, which states:

"https://www.manx.news/tynwald-members-to-pay-for-parking/

The above news article (although the same information has been published elsewhere) states that, referring to Ms Haywood:

"She said: 'The policy will be circulated imminently and charging Members for parking is expected to start on May 1 2025.

'A letter will shortly be sent to Tynwald Members advising them on the details of the parking policy, how it will be applied and how payments will be made.'"

I would like a copy of the policy document or the letter, whichever provides the most complete information.

Thanks,"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have enclosed a copy of the parking policy that has been circulated to Tynwald Members.

Please quote the reference number 4772258 in any future communications.

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