Annual Parking Permit

As my income has halved since the election because of the government's mis-handling of the economy I can only assume it is the same problem that has meant the 100% increase in the annual car park permit, which I now cannot afford. What this now means is that I will go to Buxton where I know I can park for free and then use my bus pass to go to various places each week (not necessarily in the National Park) for free. It will just take longer. I will keep watching to see if it gets reduced to a fee that I can afford, but I shall not be holding my breath.

I logged on with the intention to renew my annual permit.
I am however shocked by how much it has increased in price. It is for that reason I have decided not to renew and will find alternative parking where it is safe and legal to do so on the roadside and start my walks from there.
I am also a member of the national trust so I in effect can still park in certain areas of the peaks and beyond.

Maybe the cost of the pass was underpriced before and is now a shock to people after increasing so much. I will be renewing again as I enjoy visiting the Peak District and am happy for the money to go towards its upkeep. When you can pay nearly £4 for a cup of coffee in some places nowadays, I find the pass good value overall.

The price has risen from last year but at least the money is going to the National Park and not a third party parking company which only makes money for themselves

Disappointed to see the new cost of the annual permit (and also generally the cost of parking "in line with" other authorities - I sought out PDNP car parks for the FACT they were better value!!). Surely this could have been avoided - campaigning to have more people buy the passes at lower cost? Other fundraising efforts for the Park to help offset funding cuts? Or have an agreement with the councils for it to cover their car parks too, at the higher price? Quite upset at this decision.