Decision details

To consider the responses to the Consultation and whether or not to introduce car parking charges.

RESOLVED –

1. That the responses to the Consultation held in November, and the mitigations in the report be noted.

2. That car parking charges be introduced in the Dunorlan Park car parks as detailed in Option A be approved.

3. That charges be implemented on 16 October 2023, except for Blue Badge Holders parked in Disabled spaces which will be free of charge, be approved.

4. That the Portfolio Holders for Finance and Performance and Economic Development, in conjunction with the Head of Finance, Procurement and Parking be given authority to make minor amendments to the proposal resulting from the comments received during the formal consultation process required to create the Parking Places Order or further operational issues that may arise, be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION: To provide an income stream to help protect Council Services, including the maintenance of the park, and to safeguard the Council’s finances.