Issue - meetings

Reporting Person – Beverley Kuchar

The Executive considered a report which sought approval for strategic objectives to provide a framework for setting parking fees and charges for Woking car parks on daily tariffs and permit parking.  The intention of the proposals, introduced by Councillor Roberts, Portfolio Holder for Parking Services, was to rationalise the daily tariff options into a simplified, user -friendly structure which would focus on encouraging longer stays.  The number of parking permit options would also be rationalised to better incorporate Woking’s overall corporate policies.  In drawing up the changes, Officers had taken into account guidance from the British Parking Association.

The Portfolio Holder concluded by stating that the principles within the report reflected changes which were fair, equitable, affordable and socially responsible. 

RESOLVEd

That  (i)    the proposed strategic objectives for setting parking fees and charges be agreed; and

          (ii)   a report be brought to a subsequent meeting of the Executive to consider a revised fees and charges schedule for the Council’s car parks, in line with the agreed strategic objectives.

Reason:   To help rationalise, regulate and manage the use of off-street parking facilities in the Borough and ensure clear objectives are set to provide a framework for future reviews of parking fees and charges, to support a healthy local economy, meet Council policy on sustainability and, to support services and needs for all visitors to, and residents of, the Borough.