Decision details

Town Centre Car Parking

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

In 2013 the Council reviewed a range of options as part of the town centre car parking management regime with the aim of increasing footfall in the town centre for reasons of economic well-being. A range of proposals were approved including pilot schemes, it is therefore appropriate that the Council reviews progress and considers extending the pilot schemes with the Town Centre Partnership.

Decision:

(a)       That Members note the delivery of the Nipper Parking and the planned introduction of cashless parking including the automatic number plate recognition in a number of our car parks.

 

(b)       That the Just The Ticket refund scheme continues to be supported.

 

(c)        That Members note the decision to offer free town centre parking after 3pm for the 5.4 weeks prior to Christmas and the use of the free parking day by the Town Centre Partnership for the Christmas Lights Switch on.

 

(d)       That the enhanced free parking days of 5 days to support town centre events and Christmas free parking equivalent to 5.5 weeks after 3pm are included in the calculation for the fees and charges for 2015/16 and budget setting process.

 

Report author: Graham Williams - Engineering Manager

Publication date: 15/10/2014

Date of decision: 15/10/2014

Decided at meeting: 15/10/2014 - Cabinet

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