No — Scottish Borders is not renewing existing parking permits from 1 March 2026 onwards. If your permit was due to expire from 1 March onwards, it remains valid until 30 June 2026 without any extra charge.
| Situation | What Scottish Borders says |
|---|---|
| Existing permit renewal | Not being renewed from 1 March 2026 onwards |
| Permit due to expire from 1 March 2026 onward | Still valid until 30 June 2026 |
| New parking policy decision | Expected in June 2026 |
| Update for permit holders | By the end of June 2026 |
If you already sent in a renewal cheque for a March permit, it will be returned. For now, you should keep displaying the permit on your windscreen as normal.