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To receive a report from the Head of Finance updating the Group with regard to proposals being recommended by the Car Parking Working Group.
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The Group had before it a report * from the Head of Finance updating it with regard to proposals being recommended by the Car Parking Working Group.
The Officer reminded the Group that the Car Parking Working Group had met on several occasions and had discussed pricing, opening hours, amenity car parks and how to maximise income.
He explained that the main recommendation within the report was the pricing strategy and that this was based on current vends, which could be variable.
The Working Group recommended that prices were agreed for one year, to allow for changes to be made before the next financial year where required. The Group had been strategic, ensuring that pricing in the short stay, medium stay and long stay car parks was consistent across the District.
Discussion took place regarding:
· The success of the £1 for 5 hours and £2 for 10 policy;
· Existing dispensations that were in place and the need to formalise them, along with the process for future agreements;
· Discounting for permits and the need for consistency;
· Overnight charging remaining, but a 30 minute free period to be put in place to allow for the collection of takeaways.
It was RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet that the pricing proposals within the report be approved, along with the recommendations in section 3.2 of the report.
(Proposed by Cllr R Evans and seconded by Cllr D R Coren)
Note: - * Report previously circulated and attached to Minutes.