Decision details

To note the outcome of the consultation and survey on initial proposals for making a charge for parking permits and to seek approval to the introduction of an administration fee for parking permits.

The Director of City Development submitted a report providing an update on the progress and consultation on initial proposals for the introduction of a charge for resident’s parking permits and seeking a decision on the further progress of this matter.

The report detailed the outcome of consultation undertaken so far, the findings of a Scrutiny Board review and the outcome of a recent court case - R (on the application of David Attfield) v London Borough of Barnet and discussed the implication of this case on the proposals.

The report concluded that, following completion of the survey and consultation and in the light of the scrutiny review; the initial proposals had been reviewed and reconsidered; and whilst there clearly was a case for considering alternative measures to ensure the longer term and fundability of this service area, at the same time there were a range of issues arising from the consultation process which give reason to reconsider the initial proposal to develop charging proposals. In view of the findings, it was therefore recommended that the present proposals should not be progressed at the present time

In presenting the report, the Executive Member for Development and the Economy noted and welcomed the high public response rate to the consultation and reported that further work would be done to review the usefulness of existing schemes

RESOLVED –

a)  To note the contents of the report and the outcomes of the consultation and survey on initial proposals for making a charge for residents parking permits;

b)  To consider and note the comments of the Scrutiny Board (Sustainable Economy and Culture);

c)  Not to proceed further with the introduction of a charge for residents’ parking permits at this time on the basis of the responses and issues raised through the consultation exercise, whilst noting the costs associated with providing this  service and the Council’s overall challenging budget position;

d)  To request officers further consider the views of residents, with a view to re-evaluating the criteria used to determine residents’ parking schemes, ensuring a tailored approach to address the different needs across the city, reviewing those schemes which are no longer deemed appropriate by the public and considering how further economies can be made in relation to this service.

Consultation and survey on initial proposals has already been carried out. 

Executive Member for Development and the Economy

Ward Members

Residents.