What is the parking strategy?
A parking strategy for Shropshire has been written to provide a consistent approach to parking across the county. Prior to Shropshire Council becoming a unitary authority off-street car parks fell under the control of district and borough councils, whilst on-street parking was the responsibility of the county council.
The availability and effective use of car parking is an important tool in managing traffic as well as the quality of the local environment, and has a role in supporting local economic vitality. It is important therefore that a coherent approach to utilizing this asset is taken by Shropshire Council, whilst reflecting the local issues in market towns.
Its aim
The strategy’s aim is to manage the existing parking stock, with particular emphasis on the market towns. Any changes to provision including Park & Ride are being looked at in the next Local Transport Plan (follow the link on this page to read the draft Local Transport Plan published in May 2011).
The strategy does not set parking charges but does establish the relative pricing and principles for charging. Charges/tariffs will be set at annual budget rounds.
What happens now?
Following a consultation period in October 2010, the Parking Strategy was reported to Cabinet and approved in December 2010.
Please follow the link on this page to view the committee report.
The changes illustrated within the strategy were implemented on 1 April 2011.
For full details of the changes, please see the strategy documents attached to this page. For details of car park locations and tariffs please follow the link on this page.
Want to know more?
If you have any questions please contact us using the contact details on this page.