Staff parking

Parking on Campus

1. Display a valid parking permit.

2. Understand where to park your vehicle and the restrictions that apply.

3. Be aware of our parking policies, regulations, penalty notices and information on keeping your vehicle secure.

Additional information can be found in the FAQs for Staff parking.

1. Parking permit

Apply for a staff permit

To apply for a staff parking permit, you'll need to print and complete the application form.
Staff with a disabled badge registered in their name are entitled to a free permit - update the form with the appropriate details.

Please return the completed form to: Whiteknights House reception or reception@reading.ac.uk.

Temporary permits

Staff who would like to park on campus occasionally will be able to purchase a day permit via the e-commerce shop.

Please note the following:

• Allow at least 1 working day for us to action your request.
• You will not be issued with a physical permit.

Staff Common Room Members - Retired staff only

If you are an SCR member, please apply for a SCR permit.

Campus Jobs employees

Unfortunately, Campus Jobs employees are not entitled for a staff parking permit. Please contact your line manager who can liaise with the reception team to ascertain the best type of permit for you.

Parking charges

Please check current staff parking charges.

Change of vehicle

You can update your vehicle details by emailing reception@reading.ac.uk with your employee number, vehicle registration number and permit number.

Faded/damaged permits

If your permit is significantly faded or damaged please email reception@reading.ac.uk with your employee number, vehicle registration number and permit number for a Free of Charge replacement permit.

Replacement parking permits

If you lose your permit a replacement is available at a charge (see staff parking charges).

Please email reception@reading.ac.uk with your employee number and vehicle registration number.

Cancelling your permit

If you no longer need your parking permit, please return it to Whiteknights House Reception as per conditions of use. We will cancel the permit and inform Payroll to stop the parking charges being deducted from your salary.

2. Where to park

Campus car parks

The University has a number of car parks spread across each of its campuses.

There are dedicated disabled parking bays in every University car park.

Please note that staff parking permits are not valid in Whiteknights car park 5 (visitors car park), where separate parking arrangements apply.

3. Parking policies

Parking regulations

Parking at the University is subject to the Parking Regulations. Anyone infringing the regulations is likely to incur a parking charge notice.

Parking charge notice - appeals

The procedure for appealing a Parking Charge Notice is outlined on the reverse of the Notice. You should in the first instance contact Total Parking Solutions.

Keeping your vehicle secure

Vehicle crime rates on campus are comparable to the rest of the Thames Valley area. You can reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into by following these simple steps:

• Always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave any items on display.
• Remove all valuable items from your vehicle.
• Remove the fascia from any radio/stereo equipment.
• Remove all Sat Nav Equipment, including the holder.
• Do not leave your vehicle on campus overnight.
• Always use any security devices fitted to your car.