Just been told that the Parking Shop on North Road is moving to a new location: (It is on Pit Lane, opposite St Godrics School just after the Bek Road/Finchale Road junction). This should make it much easier for parking for residents, particularly disabled customers, though it is a bit farther to travel if you live on the East side of Durham.

Email from Parking Shop:

We would like to inform you that the Parking Shop will be moving to a new location on Monday 12 March 2012.

Our new premises at Suite 1, Forster House, Forster Business Centre, Framwellgate Moor, DH1 5HL will not only give us a spacious and modern working environment but will also allow us to provide you with a better service and improved facilities.

We are making every effort to minimise any disruption for our customers and are keeping our current telephone number of 0191 384 6633.

We know parking was difficult in Durham city centre and that is why our new premises will provide free off street parking and dedicated disabled bays.

In addition we will be making the following changes to reduce the number of times you need to visit us:

• Scratchcard Applicants – You will now be able to purchase up to 3 months worth of Resident Visitor Scratchcards in one go (subject to your allowance).  In addition, if you haven’t moved house you can pay for your scratch cards by telephone and take advantage of our free postal service.  This service applies to repeat customers only (new customers will still need to apply in person and provide proof of residence).

• Permit Applicants – As above, if you haven’t moved house (and you haven’t changed your vehicle) you can pay for your permit by telephone and take advantage of our free postal service.  This service applies to repeat customers only – new customers will still need to apply in person and provide proof of residence.

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Parking Shop on 0191 384 6633 or visit us from Monday 12 March at the location shown on the map overleaf

We look forward to hearing from you soon.