questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 April 2026, to Question 127281, on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, for what reason was that council chosen as the location of the pilot for higher parking fines.
answerText: The location of the August 2025 trial was approved following an application from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. 
heading: Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole