Decision details
Deputations (if any)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
NOTED the deputation received from the Chair of Harlesden Area Action seeking an update on specific progress being made towards implementation of a greener parking strategy. The deputation included specific reference to extension of the diesel surcharge to Pay & Display parking as was the case in Camden, Islington and Westminster; reducing the number of parking permits allowed per household; inclusion of motorcycles/scooters in the Pay & Display and resident permit schemes as in Kensington & Chelsea, Islington and Westminster and ensuring it was cheaper to park a bicycle than car in Brent.
In responding to the deputation, Councillor Krupa Sheth, as Lead Member for Environment, highlighted the work being undertaken to develop a new parking strategy in order to reflect the Climate Emergency Strategy and recommendations within the Air Quality Scrutiny Task Group. In terms of the specific issues highlighted, members were advised of the need to recognise the different circumstances in each of the boroughs referred to as examples and need for consideration to be given to the impact of these proposals taking account of the circumstances in Brent. As a result, not all of the measures had been identified as appropriate for the borough. Work was, however, ongoing in relation to the provision of bike hangars with officers already considering how best to minimise costs and encourage greener car ownership and more active modes of travel.
Publication date: 27/11/2020
Date of decision: 23/11/2020
Decided at meeting: 23/11/2020 - Council