Should the Workplace Parking Levy (WPL) on employers in Nottingham be abolished?

Nottingham is the only city in the UK to have successfully implemented a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL), which charges employers for every parking space they provide to staff. The scheme raises millions annually, which is ring-fenced to fund the city's tram network (NET), bus services, and station improvements. Proponents argue it is a vital tool for reducing congestion, improving air quality, and funding high-quality public transport without raising council tax. Opponents argue it creates a competitive disadvantage for Nottingham businesses compared to nearby Derby or Leicester, and tha…  t the cost inevitably trickles down to low-paid employees who have no choice but to drive. A proponent would support retaining the levy to maintain Nottingham’s superior public transport infrastructure. An opponent would vote to abolish it to lower costs for local businesses and workers.