Decision details

Cabinet agreed to introduce free one hour car parking and a 40p reduction for the second hour in the following town centre premier car parks:

·              Mayorhold

·              St Michael’s

·              St John’s (multi-storey)

Cabinet agreed to reduce car parking charges by 20p for the first hour (where one hour charges apply) and by 40p for the second hour in all of the other town centre premier car parks.

Cabinet agreed to introduce free Sunday car parking in all town centre premier car parks.

Cabinet noted the financial implications of the proposal contained in the report, as set out at paragraph 4.3.

Cabinet delegated to the Chief Executive authority to implement changes to the proposal contained in the report, in response to the statutory consultation process, if he deems it necessary and appropriate to do so.

Cabinet noted that further proposals to improve town centre car parks may be brought forward to Cabinet as they are identified and developed.