Decision details

Cabinet had before it a report * from the Environment and Enforcement Manager and the Corporate Manager for People, Governance and Waste providing recommendations from the Parking Consultation Working Group.

The Cabinet Member for Finance outlined the contents of the report with Particular reference to the following:

·         These are the first proposals put forward to the Cabinet for ratification by the recently formed Car Parking Consultation Group.

·         The Working Group was made up of town, business and community representatives and the purpose was to ensure that future parking and permit tariffs and issues had the input of local people and leaders before they are considered by members.

·         It was led by Cllr Guy Cochran and had the assistance of both Luke Howard, Environment Enforcement Manager and Matthew Page, Corporate Manager for People, Governance and Waste,

·         The first two sets of proposals are for a new three hour tariff to be introduced in our long stay car parks to encourage residents and visitors to be able to spend longer in our District and Town Centres.

·         The second is for five free Car Parking Saturdays to be agreed in the build up to Christmas 2024 so local communities and businesses can plan ahead accordingly for this important time of year.

·         The Economy PDG have carefully considered these proposals and are very happy to send them to Cabinet for ratification this evening. You will see from the report that a wide set of terms of reference have been established and I look forward to bringing future recommendations from the group forwards over the coming months.

RESOLVED that:

1.    For Cabinet to APPROVE the proposed tariff changes that have come from the Car Parking Consultation Working Group and been recommended for approval by Economy PDG for ratification.

2.    For Cabinet to APPROVE five free Saturdays for parking at the Multi Storey car park, Tiverton, High Street (St Saviours), Crediton and Station Road, Cullompton in the lead up to Christmas 2024.

(Proposed by Cllr J Buczkowski and seconded by Cllr S Keable)

Reason for the Decision:

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 regulates how changes can be implemented. Any decisions need to have consideration for this act and requirements for amendments.