Permitted residential parking with limited visitor spaces and EV charging
Morris Street Car Park is a privately managed surface tarmac lot located behind 165 Rodbourne Road, serving residential flats and local independent businesses. The facility offers 40 marked bays, including two Blue Badge spaces near the gated pedestrian exit and one motorcycle bay. It operates 6 am10 pm MondaySaturday; parking is free for residents with permits; visitors pay £1.00 per hour via contactless; closed Sundays. There is minimal LED lighting until 9 pm and no CCTV coverage. Pedestrian access leads directly to flat entrances (20 m) and small business units (50 m); bus stops on Rodbourne Road are 200 m away. One 7 kW EV charger is available exclusively for residents at £0.30 per kWh via QR code. Seasonal block parties and art walks reduce capacity by 15 %, with overflow directed to Wellington Street Car Park (0.8 km). Maintenance crews clear litter weekly and repaint bay lines annually.