Dozens of vehicles removed from Buckinghamshire car parks in parking crackdown
Four vehicles were seized in recent days from a car park in High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire Council has removed 29 vehicles from its car parks so far this year as part of a crackdown on problem parking.
Four of those were seized in recent days from Richardson Street Car Park in High Wycombe.
The council said it is targeting vehicles that repeatedly ignore parking rules or have been left in council car parks for long periods, in a bid to free up spaces for people, businesses and visitors.
The action is being carried out alongside its new parking enforcement partner, APCOA Parking (UK) Limited, whose service launched on 1st June 2026.
The council said the partnership uses an intelligence-led approach to target known problem areas and improve enforcement across the county.
In some locations, parking bays have been temporarily suspended to allow teams to carry out improvement works, including removing vehicles of concern, clearing fly-tipped waste and carrying out tree and hedge maintenance.
Steve Bowles, Buckinghamshire Council's Cabinet Member for Communities, said:
"Residents tell us they want action on problem parking and vehicles that have been left for prolonged periods of time, and that's exactly what we're doing.
"We've strengthened our enforcement capability, introduced a smarter and more intelligence-led approach, and we're seeing positive results across Buckinghamshire.
"Removing vehicles that are causing issues helps free up parking spaces, improves the appearance of our communities and ensures our car parks remain available for the people who need them.
"This is about making a visible difference in the places residents use every day."
The council said it works within a strict legal framework when dealing with abandoned vehicles and others of concern, following statutory processes that give owners the chance to respond before action is taken.
Where a vehicle has built up parking penalties, the council said owners must be given the opportunity to settle outstanding Penalty Charge Notices before further action is considered.
The process also involves working with the DVLA to contact registered keepers, meaning investigations and enforcement can take several weeks before a vehicle can lawfully be removed.
Councillor Bowles added: "Most motorists park responsibly and considerately. Our focus is on tackling the minority of cases that can cause frustration for residents and have a negative impact on local areas – we know there have been other vehicles in other parts of Buckinghamshire too that have been in position longer than we'd like and these new measures will help us tackle these more quickly.
"By combining technology, local intelligence and experienced enforcement officers, we're better equipped to identify issues, take action and continue improving the service for communities across Buckinghamshire."