Issue details

Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy

To consider the next steps in agreeing and approving the Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/04/2025

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This report is part-exempt in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of that Act.

Service(s): Sustainable Growth;

Decision due: 8 July 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Communities, Well-Being and Partnerships

Contact: Paul Rogers, Regeneration Service Manager Email: progers@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582334.

Consultation process

A Draft Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy was approved and underwent wide general public and key stakeholder consultation last year. The process of approving a final version of the strategy and Action Plan is considered in the report. Individual proposals may be subject to consultation under the statutory planning process.

Consultees

A Draft Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy was approved and underwent wide general public and key stakeholder consultation last year. The process of approving a final version of the strategy and Action Plan is considered in the report. Individual proposals may be subject to consultation under the statutory planning process.

Are there any climate change implications?: Car parking provision and car use is a consideration in meeting the challenges of the council’s declared Climate Emergency and a range of other council objectives.