Agenda item

To consider and decide on the recommendations as set out in the associated report.

RESOLVED –

1. That the fees and charges set out in the report and the attached appendices be agreed.

2. That delegated authority be given to the s151 Officer to make any necessary amendments.

3. That the timings for the price increases to be implemented as indicated in the report be agreed.

4. That electronic payments be continued in car parks with card payment facilities be agreed.

5. That the removal of the final 10 pence discount for using Pay by Phone be agreed.

6. That the provision for permit parking and associated cost of season tickets at the Torrington car park be agreed.

REASON FOR DECISION:

Securing revenue in line with the Medium-Term Financial Strategy remains vital to balancing the budget annually in order to support all of the services provided by the Council.

Jane Fineman, Head of Finance, Procurement and Parking introduced the report set  out in the agenda.

Since publication of the agenda and supported by the Finance and Governance Cabinet Advisory Board on Tuesday 16 November 2021, an additional request was made  to include a recommendation to issue parking permits at the Torrington Road multi storey car park.  The proposed charges would be the same as for the other multi storey car parks, £1,050 for a 7 day permit and £840 for a 4 day permit per annum.

Discussion and questions from Members included the following:

-       The huge complexity of the various fees and charges was recognised and the Finance Team were thanked for all their hard work over what had been a very challenging time.  

RESOLVED –

1.    That the fees and charges set out in the report and the attached appendices be agreed.

2.    That delegated authority be given to the s151 Officer to make any necessary amendments.

3.    That the timings for the price increases to be implemented as indicated in the report be agreed.

4.    That electronic payments be continued in car parks with card payment facilities be agreed.

5.    That the removal of the final 10 pence discount for using Pay by Phone be agreed.

6.    That the provision for permit parking and associated cost of season tickets at the Torrington car park be agreed.

REASON FOR DECISION:

Securing revenue in line with the Medium-Term Financial Strategy remains vital to balancing the budget annually in order to support all of the services provided by the Council.