The Cleaner & Greener Portfolio Holder presented the report which sought approval to a freeze on all parking charges across the district, in light of the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on parking supply and demand for parking across the district.  The Parking Manager set out that a freeze would help support local businesses and economies, stabilising services over the next 12 months.  Members agreed as to the importance of effective and positive communication in relation to the management of parking in the District.

Members discussed the management of Bradbourne Car Park in particular and agreed that to monitor usage over the next month would be beneficial.

The Portfolio Holder advised that Advisory Committee had considered the same report.

Public Sector Equality Duty

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

Resolved: That

a)     the parking management proposals for a freeze on all parking charges for 2021/22, be agreed; and

b)     Bradbourne Car Park be monitored over the next month to assess whether a charge reduction would be supported.