United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust Expected to Raise Nearly £1 Million from Car Park Charges Across Boston, Grantham, Lincoln

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) is expected to generate approximately £2.06 million from car parking charges in the 2025/26 financial year, marking a 78% increase from the £1.16 million collected in 2024/25. The trust raised parking fees at its Boston, Grantham, and Lincoln hospital sites, with hourly charges doubling in some cases, while maintaining free parking for blue badge holders, motorcyclists, and cancer patients. The increased revenue will be reinvested into improving car parking infrastructure and providing dedicated spaces for patients and visitors, though specific improvement plans have not been detailed. The revenue from car parks dropped significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic due to fewer appointments and visiting restrictions but has since rebounded. ULHT emphasizes that all income from parking fees goes back into the trust’s central budget for various uses, including car park maintenance. This substantial rise in revenue reflects both the price adjustments and increased hospital activity post-pandemic.