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9.1

This report reviews
the charges for parking permits, bay suspensions, parking
dispensations and parking tariffs. The proposed changes will help
to better manage parking demand and contribute to wider traffic
management and environmental objectives.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Waste and Street
Scene Policy Committee:
 

1.    
approves an increase in Pay and Display tariffs in
the parking zones outside the city, as detailed in Appendix A, and
that these be implemented as soon as practicable;
 

2.    
approves an increase to City Centre Zone Pay and
Display tariffs, as detailed in Appendix A, noting that parking in
Carver Lane, Devonshire Green, Milton Street and West Street Lane
car parks is for a maximum of 6 hours and the rates for Wicker Lane
car park are per two hours, and that these tariffs be implemented
as soon as practicable with the following amendment:
 
a.    
that the City Centre discounted evening tariff,
which is in place for Monday to Saturday of a £2 flat rate
after 4.30pm (or £1.45 for up to 1 hour), be also applied to
Sunday.
 

3.    
approves changes to the permit pricing structure, as
detailed in Appendix B of this report, and that these be
implemented from 1st of April 2024;
 

4.    
approves changes to the dispensation and bay
suspension charges, as detailed in this report, and that these be
implemented from 1st of April 2024;
 

5.    
approves an increase to Pay and Display tariffs in
Parks car parks, as detailed in Appendix A, and notes that tariffs
relating to those car parks which fall within charitable trust
property will require the consent of the Charity Trustee
Sub-Committee, and that these be implemented as soon as
practicable;
 

6.    
approves a delegation to the Executive Director of
Neighbourhoods Services, in consultation with the Committee Chair
and Members of the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee, to make
future changes to the parking fees and charges contained within
this document, where this supports effective management of demand
for parking and contributes to wider traffic management objectives
(provided they are not increased by less than a whole 5 pence or an
amount greater than the rate of Consumer Price Index plus 1% from
the date they were last increased); and
 

7.    
requests that officers in the parking services team
work together with the Transport team to examine and review the
green permit and zoning schemes and report findings and any
recommendations for action or change to the appropriate
committee.

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

It is anticipated that the
proposed tariff and fee changes set out in this
report will help by better
managing parking demand in areas and at
times when demand is regularly
and demonstrably outstripping supply.

 

 

9.3.2

It is therefore recommended
that:
 

·      
Pay and Display tariffs in the parking zones outside
the city centre are increased, as detailed in Appendix A, and that
these are implemented as soon as practicable.

·      
City Centre Zone Pay and Display tariffs are
increased, as detailed in Appendix A, and that these are
implemented as soon as practicable.

·      
Changes to the permit pricing structure, as detailed
in Appendix B of this report be approved and be implemented from
1st of April 2024.

·      
Changes to the dispensation and bay suspension
charges, as detailed in this report, be approved and be implemented
from 1st April 2024.

·      
Pay and Display tariffs in Parks car parks are
increased, as detailed in Appendix A, and that these are
implemented as soon as practicable.

·      
The Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services has
authority, in consultation with the Committee Chair and Members of
the Waste and Street Scene Policy Committee, to make future changes
to the parking fees and charges contained within this document,
where this supports effective management of demand for parking and
contributes to wider traffic management objectives (provided they
are not increased by less than a whole 5 pence or an amount greater
than the rate of Consumer Price Index plus 1% from the date they
were last increased).

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

The Council could maintain its
current tariffs. This would not address the excess demand parking
issues outlined in this report, nor enable other positive outcomes
that may arise, such as better air quality.

 

 

9.4.2

The Council could make higher
and more widespread increases in tariffs, but, with the information
available, these are not thought to be appropriate or proportionate
to achieve the aims of the proposed increases.

 

 

9.4.3

The Council could reduce the
number of permits allowed at each residential property to restrict
demand. This general approach could have a disproportionate effect
in certain Peripheral Parking Zones and as such this would need to
be considered in greater detail on a Zone-by one basis.