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Rory Mooney, 21 Mar
Car parks across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area will
see some changes coming into effect from next month.
Derry City and Strabane District Council has agreed a new enforcement
contract with NSL (Marston Holdings Ltd) to provide enforcement
services within our car parks from April 1.
Enforcement has been provided since 2015 through an Agreement with the
Department for Infrastructure’s who employ the ‘red coat’ traffic
attendants. From April 1, NSL (Marston Holding’s Ltd) will provide
those services in Derry City and Strabane District Council as well as
seven other council areas in Northern Ireland.
The main change that car park users will see is that the parking
attendants will wear a blue uniform, but their responsibilities and
legal authority remains the same, and any Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
issued will be valid.
The new contract will also see the introduction of a new cashless
parking system in operation at all Council pay and display carparks in
Derry and Strabane.
The Just Park app will be replaced by the ‘RingGo’ app, enabling car
park users to continue to have the option to pay through their mobile
phones, as well as at car park pay stations or via a telephone call.
Car park users are encouraged to download the new RingGo app onto their
smart phones and use it from April 2. It is available on Google Play
Store and the App Store.
Car park users will still be able to pay for their parking with cash
using the machines provided throughout the city and district.
Car park season tickets, which are already available at most pay and
display car parks will continue to be available to those who wish to
purchase in advance. Tickets already purchased will remain valid until
their expiry date.
From April, parking complaints, including PCN appeals, will be dealt
with by NSL, part of Marston Holdings Ltd through the following contact
0333 0068 351.
For more information, visit www.derrystrabane.com