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The
Cabinet had before it a report * from Head of People, Performance
& Waste and the Environment & Enforcement Manager
recommending proposals to be considered that have come from the Car
Parking Consultative Group for future changes to both pay and
display as well as permit parking within MDDC car parks for the
financial year 2026/27.
 
RESOLVED that:
1.   
It reviewed the proposals initially made by the Car
Parking Consultative Group regarding parking permits and
consideration by the Economy and Assets PDG, and agreed the
following:

·        
The reintroduction of a day permit option for car
park users. This to be available to use for all residents across
the District.

·        
To receive a further report from the Car Parking
Consultative Group, to be first considered by the Economy and
Assets PDG, regarding new ideas and proposals in relation to new
potential parking permits that could be used in car parks across
the District.

·        
This to include the development of proposals around
a new business permit for the Multi Storey Car Park (MSCP),
Tiverton and to offer a potential reduction in the cost of permits
located on level 1 of the MSCP, as highlighted in this
report.

·        
Future consideration be given by the Car Parking
Consultative Group to extend free parking for market traders to
other market towns.
2.   
A 5% rise for Car Parking charges to be introduced
as part of the budget setting process for 2026/2027. This has been
proposed by the Car Parking Consultative Group and then carefully
considered by the Economy and Assets PDG.
3.   
The granting of additional free parking days for
Crediton and Cullompton Town Councils to designate as they see fit
to support their town centre activity.

Note: * Report previously circulated.