Parking Strategy

September 15, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision In call-in window View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet decided to approve the adoption of a Comprehensive Borough-Wide Parking Strategy on 15 September 2026. This strategy aims to improve parking management, support sustainable growth, enhance public health, and contribute to community safety. The decision includes plans for an intelligence-led approach to parking enforcement, expansion and review of Controlled Parking Zones, support for electric vehicle infrastructure and car clubs, School Streets, customer service improvements, and stronger partnership working.

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Purpose

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the Parking Strategy 2026-2030, setting out how the Council will meet its ambitions relating to parking compliance, road safety, air quality, active travel and health-related issues.

Decision

Cabinet resolved to agree the adoption of a Comprehensive Borough-Wide Parking Strategy (Option 3) as detailed in the report, as a means of improving parking management, supporting sustainable growth, improving public health outcomes, enhancing community safety and contributing to the creation of thriving neighbourhoods across Barking and Dagenham.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 7:00 pm on September 15, 2026

Supporting Documents

Parking Strategy Report.pdf
Parking Strategy - App 1 EIA.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeApproved (subject to call-in process)
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Expected date15 Sep 2026
Originally due20 Jan 2020
Lead officerDaniel Connelly, Keith Stanger
Subject to call-inYes