Decision details

(i)        that, having given proper consideration of the matters raised by way of objections and representations summarised in Section 6 and Appendices 2 and 3 and discussed in detail within the report, and in the context of the policy and other reasons set out in the report and the Equality Analysis, approval be given to the introduction of schemes of pay and display parking in Preston Road and Bridge Road (and adjacent side roads), as described in the report;

(ii)       that the proposal to undertake a review of the operation of the scheme(s) no later than 12 months after their implementation and present the outcomes of that review to the Committee upon completion of that review Committee be noted;

(iii)      that the Head of Transportation be instructed to give priority to working with the lead member, ward members, and others representing local residents and businesses, to (i) identifying and introducing measures to improve awareness and use of the Preston Road car park and (ii) to explore opportunities to pilot a charging regime in that car park that would further increase use of the car park and the vitality of businesses in Preston Road and could be considered for  introduction in all town centre car parks.