Decision details

To approve the review of the Council’s parking orders, including an amendment to the Bridge Street parking order.

Cabinet considered a report on a review of parking orders.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

·         Authorises the Head of Sustainability and Leisure to proceed with proposals made in this report.

·         Authorises the Head of Corporate Governance to publish a notice of proposal to advertise the proposed changes.

·         Delegates authority to the Head of Corporate Governance, in consultation with the Head of Sustainability and Leisure and the Cabinet Member for parking services to deal with any responses to the proposed changes.

·         Delegates authority to the Head of Sustainability and Leisure, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for parking services, to amend the proposals following consultation.

·         Authorises the Head of Corporate Governance to publish a notice of making once the final decision is made.

·         Agrees the changes to the operational policy.

Reason for the decision:

Cabinet noted that there is a cost to maintaining and operating car parks, and striking the balance between covering costs and the provision of a good service is important.