The Portfolio Holder for Cleaner & Greener presented the report which informed Members of the outcomes of the public consultation on the proposed changes to the on-street and off-street (car parks) parking fees and charges in the annual review of parking management 2022 – 23.

The Head of Direct Services advised that following the Cabinet meeting on 21 April 2022, a parking consultation on the proposed changes was undertaken and feedback was received which had been summarised in the appendices.  To help regulate and manage the use of parking facilities in the District it was important to ensure on-street and off-street (car parks) parking fees and charges were set to support a sustainable local economy; and to support services for residents.

Public Sector Equality Duty

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

Resolved: that

a)    the report be noted;

b)   following consideration of the responses to the public consultation, the revised parking management arrangements for 2022/23, be agreed