City leaders hope new prices for downtown parking-deck permits will help people who work downtown, especially those in low-paying jobs. It will cost $20 a month to park from 3 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next morning. The previous option cost $80 and was unpopular — there were only two active permits in September.

The local authority is considering a new £60 parking fee for residents to park outside their own homes, sparking controversy and backlash from local representatives.

Wirral Council plans to ask for opinions on whether people should pay £60 to park outside their own home in 15 areas. The local authority initially said it would be bringing the new charges in on October 28.