The Cleaner & Greener Portfolio Holder presented the report which sought approval of the proposed parking charges in selected on and off-street parking locations across the District. The Parking Manager set out that this included an increase in parking charges in Blighs and Sevenoaks Town car parks and on street in Holly Bush Lane and Plymouth Drive in Sevenoaks town, and Morewood Close, St Botolphs and Ashley Close near Sevenoaks Station.

In response to a question from Cllr Purves about increases in charges, the Chairman set out that the Council’s parking charges were low in comparison to other authorities and that they represented overall value for money.

The Cleaner & Greener Portfolio Holder advised that the Cleaner & Greener Advisory Committee had recommended the report for approval.

Public Sector Equality Duty

Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Resolved: That the 2020/21 parking management proposals be agreed for consultation, with the results of the consultation reported back to a future meeting.