Issue - meetings

The 2015 Parking Strategy has been developed to provide a strategic foundation for the council’s parking policies and operational practice. It draws together existing policy in a coherent baseline document, with the aim of establishing a firm foundation for future policy development.

(i)         that approval be given to the 2015 Parking Strategy as set out in Appendix A to the report, superseding the Council’s 2006 Parking and Enforcement Plan;

(ii)        that the priority hierarchy for on-street parking as set out in section 2.25 of the 2015 Parking Strategy (as reproduced in paragraph 3.4 below in this report) be re-adopted;

(iii)       that the policy and operational objectives set out in section 2.27 of the 2015 Parking Strategy (as reproduced in paragraph 3.5 below in this report) be specifically confirmed.

Councillor Southwood (Lead Member, Environment) introduced the report on the 2015 Parking Strategy which had been developed to provide a strategic foundation for the council’s parking policies and operational practice. It drew together existing policy in a coherent baseline document, with the aim of establishing a firm foundation for future policy development. The Strategy reflected the priorities and objectives set out in the new Long Term Transport Strategy, the council’s Local Plan and the Borough Plan. Councillor Southwood stated that the Strategy sought to affirm the approach to on-street parking and also to complement the work of other service areas leading, for example, on: transportation; economic development; planning; air quality; and carbon reduction policy. A review of CPZs would be a huge undertaking and there was also a need for a clear offer for business parking and consistency over areas of worship and gatherings.

Councillor Denselow (Lead Member, Stronger Communities) referred to the recent European Directive on air quality plans and Councillor Southwood agreed that this placed an increased incentive on local authorities to be more engaged.

Councillor Pavey (Deputy Leader) thanked Councillor Southwood for the efforts made to consult members on the Strategy and questioned what additional information was available to help discussions over transportation assessment and travel plans. Councillor Hirani (Lead Member, Adults, Health and Well-being) expressed the wish for CPZs to be fit for purpose and updated to meet needs. Regarding a review of CPZs, Councillor Southwood advised that the next step would be to explore funding options.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that approval be given to the 2015 Parking Strategy as set out in Appendix A to the report from the Chief Operating Officer, superseding the council’s 2006 Parking and Enforcement Plan;

(ii)        that the priority hierarchy for on-street parking as set out in section 2.25 of the 2015 Parking Strategy (as reproduced in paragraph 3.4 in the report) be re-adopted;

(iii)       that the policy and operational objectives set out in section 2.27 of the 2015 Parking Strategy (as reproduced in paragraph 3.5 in the report) be specifically confirmed.