Car parking: Staff payment portal
Parking options for Staff & Postgraduate Researchers
If you're a Postgraduate Researcher or a member of staff paid via salary, Unitemps, VAM or external payroll working on campus, there are parking options available for you. You may register by selecting the "Staff Payment Portal" button below to receive parking at the reduced tariffs.
To assist you with the registration process for parking, please select the step-by-step guide button below.
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Daily Tariff |
Maximum charge per week |
Registered staff, non-salaried staff & PGRs (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm) |
£3.00 (covers evening charges up until 8am the following day) |
£9.00 |
All-Electric Only (Registered staff, non-salaried staff & PGRs) |
£2.50 (covers evening charges up until 8am the following day) |
£7.50 |
Evening (5pm - 8am) & Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) |
£2.00 |
£9.00 |
Where can I park after I have registered on the staff payment portal?
You can find out where to park on our where to parkLink opens in a new window webpage.
- Gibbet Hill campus: Gibbet Hill campus parking is restricted to Gibbet Hill based users only (WMS & SLS). If you are not within these departments, however are permanently based there, please contact TransportMobility@warwick.ac.uk.
- Sports & Wellness Hub: The Staff Payment portal is not valid within the Sports & Wellness Hub car park. Users will face additional charges if parking in this car park and are not registered with Warwick Sports. Please visit Warwick Sports car parking pagesLink opens in a new window for further information.
- Scarman and Radcliffe Conference Centre car parks: The Staff Payment portal is not valid within the Scarman & Radcliffe Conference centre car parks. Users will be charged with the general tariffsLink opens in a new window if these car parks are used and not registered with Warwick Conferences.
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Postgraduate Researcher car park restrictions: The Kirby Corner and Lynchgate car parks are for staff and general visitors only. Postgraduate Researchers are not permitted to use these car parks due to tax implications.
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Postgraduate Researcher car park restrictions
- Kirby Corner and Lynchgate car parks are for staff and general visitors only. Postgraduate Researchers are not permitted to use these car parks due to tax implications.
In the past decade, the University of Warwick’s population has grown by over 32%, equivalent to many medium-sized towns. In order to achieve the University’s future vision set out in the University strategy – Excellence with Purpose - the University will need to continue to grow full time equivalent (FTE) student numbers, also increase staff numbers too.
This will have consequences for the size and shape of our campus development, how we interact with our local environment and what impact we have on the lives of local communities. What we do anticipate is that the result of this growth will mean a significant increase in the demand for transport to, from and around campus and increase demand for easy-to-use, flexible, high quality and modern transport solutions.
At the same time the University is responsible for ensuring we manage the volume of car traffic coming to and from campus in order to adhere to our legal Section 106 agreement with Coventry City Council and Warwick District Council; we also have a maximum limit on parking spaces; it’s important to manage car traffic and to make most efficient use of the total number of on-site parking spaces to best serve the needs of the campus community.
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How does it work for staff
- If you plan to drive to campus regularly, it's best to register your car/s and set up your payment details in advance. You’ll only have to do this once although changes to vehicle details (ie. new car) will require updating.
- You can register up to 3 vehicles on to your account, limited to only parking one vehicle on campus at the same time.
- You’ll be automatically charged every time you come to campus, according to either the 'pay per use' tariff charges or the weekly price cap if you park frequently on site - the easiest way to check what you’ve been charged is to use the staff portal dashboard.
- From early January, you'll need to register on the new staff portal with your vehicle and payment details. You may do this here.Link opens in a new window A test £1 transaction will be made to check the payment details are valid, however this will not be taken out of your account.
- If you have an existing permit, it remains valid alongside the existing pay by phone until the end of January.
- Charges in the new system will begin from February.
- If you have any remaining parking scratch cards, these will also no longer be valid from the 1st February 2022. If you hold any remainder in stock, please contact the outlet which you purchased these cards for a refund. Refunds will no longer be issued after the 1st March 2022.
- If you are a blue badge holder, please follow the instructions on our "accessible parking"Link opens in a new windowpages to obtain free blue badge holder parking.
How can this benefit you
• A more dynamic and flexible scheme for making payments.
• An easier and more accessible service for all.
• No longer required to select which vehicle you are driving onto campus on your account.
• Staff who are not on the Warwick payroll will now pay prices that are in line with the new staff rates
• Staff discounts if you bring a fully electric car to site.
If you regularly park on campus:
• You’re no longer paying for when you aren’t parking on campus.
• You're no longer paying if you are able to cycle in or use a different mode to get to campus.
• There will be a cap on the maximum amount you can be charged in a week
• We are looking to be able to provide you with an annual carbon report to help you understand your personal carbon footprint.
How might this affect you
There are so many unique situations and circumstances, so we’ve provided comprehensive FAQs here to hopefully answer your questions. If you cannot find the answer you need, please contact the Transport & Mobility team at transportmobility@warwick.ac.uk.
FAQs
In the last 18 months, we’ve accelerated plans to transform campus transport infrastructure to improve our services and offer more choice. In 2020 Warwick launched a Future Transport Showcase in partnership with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) securing £1.5 million of Government funding to enable the University community to try out new modes of travel. We’d really encourage you to consider whether an alternative, greener travel solution might be something to try, even if it’s just one day a week. The flexibility of parking payments now means you won’t be paying for parking if you try a different mode and you could help to save the planet.
Bus and taxi
- We launched a subsidised bus service with National Express 14a, costing only £1.50 for all staff and students who show their University ID card (single journeys) running from Pool Meadow via Tile Hill Station to campus and back.
- We launched a Demand Response Transport (DRT) shared mobility service offering cost-effective services to anywhere on campus, Southwest Coventry, Leamington and Wellesbourne – think of it as an Uber bus.
Cycling and walking
- We’ve pedestrianised central campus to allow walking and cycling prominence at the heart of campus.
- We’ve launched a more regionally connected WMCA cycle scheme, improving connections between our campus and our surrounding local areas where cycle stations will be located, this will include e-bikes to help with longer journeys.
- We recently launched a new Cycle To Work SchemeLink opens in a new window to provide all eligible salaried staff at the University the opportunity to acquire a new bike (including e-bikes and adapted bikes) and accessories as part of our employee Reward and Benefits package.
- We’re planning to create an active cycleway along Lord Bhattacharya Way and University Road.
- We have over 3,500 cycle parking places and have a page with information on where the nearest showers and facilities are: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/estates/transport/cycling/Link opens in a new window
Electric Vehicles
- We’ve partnered with NHS fleet solutions for an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme allowing University staff to convert from their petrol/diesel engines as an employee benefit; we will offer a parking discount for people using fully electric vehicles to get to and from campus with the new parking system. For further information please click hereLink opens in a new window.
Car Club
- We’ve launched a new car club scheme, operated by Enterprise, meaning staff can travel from campus on University business for free and students can hire a car on campus for short journeys.
- What happens to the revenue from parking?
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Car parking revenue is directly reinvested into improving car parking and transport infrastructure to improve the experience for all. We also subsidise public transport services to campus to improve connectivity and quality for students and staff.
- How do I check my parking history and payments?
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You may check your parking history and payments using the "Payments History" option within the Staff Payment PortalLink opens in a new window.
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Yes, any individual who was eligible for a permit previously will be able to register on the new system.
- If I have parked during the day, will the daily charge cover me for the evening?
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Yes, if you have parked during the day, the daily rate will also cover you for the evening.
- What do I need to do if I have a Blue Badge?
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If you are a blue badge holder, please follow the instructions on our "accessible parking"Link opens in a new windowpages. Parking tariffs do not apply to Blue Badge holders (excluding Sports & Wellness Hub car park).
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There is no change in the total number of parking spaces available to you, some car parks will be accessible to more users with a standardised approach across campus.
- Will I be charged more than once if I move to an alternative car park?
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You will not be charged any additional costs if you move between car parks where you are eligible to park.
- Will Gibbet Hill campus parking still be restricted?
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Yes, it will still be restricted to staff based at Gibbet Hill campus.
- How will visitor or pre-paid visitor parking arranged by departments work?
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• ‘One-off’ visitors will use the "APCOA connect"Link opens in a new window app and pay once on site.
• For visitors without access to a device which can download the app, we’ll offer payment services by web, phone or by SMS.
• For one-off visitors who forget to register or pay, we’ll accept late registrations up to 24 hours after leaving the car park.
• Departments will be able to pre-pay parking for visitors by completing the appropriate form here
- How often will payment be deducted from my credit/debit card?
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Payment for parking will be taken approximately 9 hours after the parking session.
- Is there any grace periods for pick up and drop off?
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A 30 minute grace period is implemented to allow individuals to drop off, pick up or read the parking signage and depart if they do not agree to the conditions. However if a car parks up in a parking space they are not applicable for eg. blue badge space without a valid blue badge, causing obstruction, parking on double yellows/red etc. then the 30 minute grace period does not apply and the time limits vary based on the restriction.
- Can I park 2 or more vehicles on campus at the same time?
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Your staff autopay discount will only apply to 1 vehicle parked on campus. If you have another vehicle associated with your account and it parks during the same time as the other, than you must pay for the parking session of the 2nd vehicle using the "general parking processes and rates"Link opens in a new window.
- Do I need to register or pay for parking for my motorcycle?
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No, you will not be required to pay for parking or register your motorcycle if you use our dedicated motorcycle parking facilities.
- Will I be able to use the The Sports & Wellness Hub car park?
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The Sports & Wellness Hub car park will operate on an alternative tariff and parking purchased on other University of Warwick locations will not be transferrable. You must select the location code for the Sports & Wellness Hub car park to view the appropriate rates, or use the machines within the car park. If you purchased parking within the Sports & Wellness Hub car park, your parking session will not be valid outside this location.
- Will I be able to use the car parks at Radcliffe, Scarman and The Slate?
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If you have a registered staff AutoPay account the staff rates will not apply within Scarman, Radcliffe and The Slate car parks. You will be charged the full general tariffs unless you have registered your details with the venue.