Petitions/Require all publicly accessible car parks to have parent and child spaces
StatusClosed
Opened29 Aug 2025
Closes28 Feb 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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I would like it to become law that every publicly accessible car park has to provide parent and child spaces.

As a new parent, I find many car park spaces too small to safely get my child in and out of the car. While there are laws and guidelines related to disabled parking, there is no legal requirement for parent and child bays. I’m calling for legislation so every publicly accessible car park must provide wider, designated spaces for families. I believe this small change would greatly help to improve safety, reduce stress for parents, and make towns more accessible and family-friendly.

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Constituency engagement ranking

David Reed
1David Reed MP
Exmouth and Exeter East
16
Adam Dance
2Adam Dance MP
Yeovil
12
Dr Caroline Johnson
3Dr Caroline Johnson MP
Sleaford and North Hykeham
4
Gideon Amos
4Gideon Amos MP
Taunton and Wellington
4
Noah Law
5Noah Law MP
St Austell and Newquay
3
Paul Davies
6Paul Davies MP
Colne Valley
2
Richard Foord
7Richard Foord MP
Honiton and Sidmouth
2
Rachel Gilmour
8Rachel Gilmour MP
Tiverton and Minehead
2
Linsey Farnsworth
9Linsey Farnsworth MP
Amber Valley
1
Lee Anderson
10Lee Anderson MP
Ashfield
1
Require all publicly accessible car parks to have parent and child spaces — Petitions