Decision Maker: Transport & Connectivity Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 5, 2024

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.