Campus parking
Car parking on campus needs to cover its costs – and income from parking charges currently brings in less than the cost of creating and maintaining the 1,800 parking spaces on campus.
The phased increases in parking charges, effective from February 2011, reduce but do not yet eliminate the subsidy of car parking by the University.
For full-time staff, the rate for a permit for parking on campus is currently £360 per year, paid by salary deduction at £30 a month. Staff pay pro rata according to their contracted hours (e.g. if 0.5FTE, the charge is £15 a month).
The charge for an annual student permit is £198 per year (equal to £66 per term).
Daily parking charges are £2.50 for staff and £1.30 for students. Payment for daily parking continue to be by scratch cards (accompanied by a University of Sussex pass to park, issued on request and free of charge to all valid staff and students).
The charge for casual (external) users – who pay via machines – is £2.50 for two hours.
Parking charges apply Monday to Friday only and from 9am to 5pm.
Exemptions for disabled drivers and motorcyclists remain in place.