Brentwood Borough Council will introduce the MiPermit app, a digital pay-by-phone parking system, across all Council-owned car parks in the borough from Thursday 19 June. This marks a significant step forward in modernising local parking services and enhancing convenience for residents, businesses and visitors.
MiPermit is a popular provider already in use across most of Essex, including Essex County Council’s Country Parks and numerous other local authorities. Its widespread adoption reflects its reliability and ease of use, offering a seamless and flexible way to pay for parking.
The introduction of MiPermit follows the Council’s Finance & Resources Committee meeting in March, where a series of upgrades to local car parks were approved as part of the Car Parking Technology Strategy. These improvements are designed to enhance the overall user experience and bring Brentwood’s parking infrastructure in line with modern standards.
In addition to these technological upgrades, the Council has confirmed that car parking charges will remain frozen for the new financial year. The 30-minute free parking option and free parking on Sundays will also continue, ensuring that affordability and accessibility remain a priority.
Cllr David Kendall, Chair of the Finance & Resources Committee, said “The introduction of MiPermit is a key step in our commitment to making everyday services more accessible and efficient. By adopting a system already trusted across Essex, we’re ensuring that Brentwood residents and visitors benefit from a modern, user-friendly parking experience. This initiative builds on our broader commitment to improving local infrastructure and public services. Combined with our decision to freeze charges and maintain free parking periods, this is a win for convenience and affordability.”
Users can download the MiPermit app via mipermit.com/apps or access the online portal. While registering through the app can speed up the process, it is not required to use the service.
For more information, visit https://www.brentwood.gov.uk/car-parks