Issue - meetings

To receive a Parking Services update from the Parking Services Operational Manager.

The Parking Services Operational Manager presented the parking services update which provided the Committee with an overview of the parking situation within the borough. He explained the car parks within the borough  (particularly in Staines Town Centre) usually generated significant income, but this was disrupted due to COVID-19 restrictions. Though there was an increase of visitors and revenue from recreational ground car parks, this was not enough to cover the losses from the town centre car parks.

The Committee noted the operational costs for car parks and management of residential parking within the borough. The Committee acknowledged that Parking Services faced difficulties as spending, shopping, and travelling habits had evolved during the pandemic. The Committee expressed an interest in options for cashless parking being provided within the borough and looked forward to more information being provided at the next meeting.

The Committee requested more information be provided on what was being done within the Business Improvement District to encourage shoppers to return to Staines Town Centre and use Spelthorne Borough Council owned car parks.

The Committee resolved to note the parking services update from the Parking Services Operational Manager.