Purpose

To seek approval of proposed changes to car
parking charges to promote sustainable transport.

Content

Subject to any statutory consultation, the
Transport and Connectivity Policy Committee:

1.     
Approved the enforcement of School Keep Clear restrictions via ANPR
cameras.

2.     
Approved the proposed changes to 30-minute free parking in RPS to
aid enforcement.

3.     
Approved the staged increase to Civil Enforcement Officer numbers
and technological improvements as described in this report to
improve efficiency and coverage.

4.     
Approved the removal of free business permits for electric or low
emissions vehicles in the RPS.

5.     
Approved this matter being delegated to Parking and
Kerbside Strategy Task and Finish Group for consideration, ahead of
any finalised proposals being brought to the Transport and
Connectivity Policy Committee for a decision.

6.     
Approved the implementation of charges at District Car Parks as
described in this report, subject to free parking be available from
the ticket machine as well as over the phone or app.

7.     
Delegated authority to the Executive Director, Growth and
Regeneration to implement the approved proposals.
 
And that, the Committee also:

1.     
Noted that officers will not remove 3rd permits subject to a
holistic review of RPS operations and policy by the Parking and
Kerbside Strategy Task and Finish Group, which will then be
reported back to committee.
 
Contractual:

1.     
Authorised the Executive Director, Growth and Regeneration in
consultation with the Chair of the Transport and Connectivity
Committee to procure/extend/vary and award any contracts in
relation to the delivery of the proposals in Part 1, in-line with
the procurement advice.

2.     
Authorised the Executive Director, Growth and Regeneration to
invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in
any contracts being awarded.