Essential work permits

Essential work permits are known as dispensations. We offer these if you are providing essential services in the city to keep it running. For example, if you are working on the gas or electricity network. This is also known as statutory duties.

Can I get a dispensation?

Find out if you can get an essential duties dispensation.

How do I apply for or renew a dispensation?

Complete the dispensation parking permit online form.

You cannot renew a dispensation permit. If you need a new permit, start a new application.

How much will it cost and how can I pay?

A dispensation is £50 for 12 months.

Where can I park with a dispensation?

Find out where you can park with an essential duties dispensation.

I have received a penalty charge notice when using my dispensation what do I do?

Please check the terms and conditions of use and also where you can park with a dispensation on this page. Then decide if you should:

Parking Permit centre

The Parking Permit centre at Hove Town Hall is closed.

Please use the online service.

The Customer Service Centres are open in both Brighton Town Hall and Hove Town Hall.

Services

These services are available:

Free internet access, computers, scanners and telephones for customers to use to contact or transact with the council.
Support from staff to use these facilities
Basic signposting to the relevant council service (to be contacted via online or over the phone)

These services are not available:

Face to face service from specific teams (e.g. Parking services, Concessionary Travel)
Buying or collection of parking permits
Payment of parking fines

For details of how we handle the information that you provide to us, please read our privacy and data page and see our privacy notices

Phone lines

The parking customer service phone lines are now only answered from 9am to 1:30pm.

Please use the online service as an alternative to calling us.

Phone 01273 29 66 22.