Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hamilton-Cox)

Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Environment) to consider the updated Parking Strategy and Action Plan.

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:

The officer preferred option is to approve the draft Parking Strategy and to carry out formal consultation. The preferred option allows the Council to develop its strategic approach to parking management to support its wider aims and objectives and be prepared for the challenges and changes it is likely to face in the coming years.  

Councillor Hamilton-Cox proposed, seconded by Councillor Smith:-

“That the proposals, as set out in the report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

 (1)       That the publication of the draft Parking Strategy and Action Plan for consultation with stakeholders and interest groups be approved.

(2)        That any substantive changes arising from the formal consultation be considered at a future Cabinet meeting.

Officer responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Officer (Environment)

Reasons for making the decision:

The strategy supports the Priorities included in the Corporate Plan of Economic Growth, Health and Wellbeing, Green, clean and safe places and Community leadership and allows for consideration of any substantive changes arising from the formal consultation at a future Cabinet meeting.