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Parking Tariff Consultation
Meeting: 04/12/2024 - Cabinet (Item 246)
246 Parking Tariff Consultation 
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Lead Member – Councillor Dan Morris, Portfolio Holder for Highways
Lead Officer – Andy Wilde
REPORT TO FOLLOW
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. To conclude that the order should be made as drafted in relation to Recommendation 1-8 and 10-15 having considered the objections as set out in Table A below and based on the discussions of each item in the Background sections below. The recommendation number relates the Objection Types consideration addressed in the sections between 7.23 and 7.39.
2. To conclude that the order should be modified before making in relation to Recommendation 9, the evening charges, as per the discussion in 7.26 (h) to (l) and 7.33
(Table A will be contained in the full minutes)
Minutes:
The Portfolio Holder for Highways presented the report following a public consultation on the recommendations within the final Cabinet report regarding parking tariffs.
Members highlighted changes to evening parking fees to assist the night-time economy for workers and those attending Shrewsbury's many evening venues. There were concerns about the clarity and availability of the proposed charges, and a request from the opposition was received that the report returns to the cabinet in January with full and current information. Members were advised that the only change to the figures provided previously was to remove the evening charge of £1.00 from the car parks at Abbey Foregate and St Julians Friars as discussed at 7.33.3 and 7.33.4.
A request was received for clarification on parking charges at Abbey Foregate and Shirehall overspill car park and it was confirmed that these would be provided outside the meeting.
RESOLVED:
1. To conclude that the order should be made as drafted in relation to Recommendation 1-8 and 10-15 having considered the objections as set out in Table A below and based on the discussions of each item in the Background sections below. The recommendation number relates the Objection Types consideration addressed in the sections between 7.23 and 7.39.
2. To conclude that the order should be modified before making in relation to Recommendation 9, the evening charges, as per the discussion in 7.26 (h) to (l) and 7.33
Table A
|
Recommendation Number |
Objection |
Make the Order |
Consideration |
|
1 |
That the increase is too large or in excess of inflation |
Yes |
The increases are those necessary to effect a change in motorist behaviour in terms of parking location or travel mode |
|
2
|
The increase is motivated by the need to generate revenue |
Yes |
Refer to Recommendation 1. In addition this would not be accordance with the legal reasons for setting charges. |
|
3/4/5 - Shrewsbury |
Deters Visitors, Shoppers and Workers - Shrewsbury |
Yes |
The transfer of long-term motorists to more appropriate locations creates capacity for new/extra motorists who can visit or shop |
|
3/4/5 - Shropshire |
Deters Visitors, Shoppers and Workers - Shrewsbury |
Yes |
The transfer of long-term motorists to more appropriate locations creates capacity for new/extra motorists who can visit or shop |
|
6 |
Difficulty retaining or recruiting Employees when parking charges are such a deterrent |
Yes |
Commuters are the most likely to utilise space needed for visitors yet they are also the most able to establish alternative travel routes. |
|
7 |
Harm to the Economy |
Yes |
Refer to Recommendation 3/4/5 |
|
8 |
Harm to the ‘Sunday’ economy |
Yes |
Sunday parking is as available as most daytime parking and this will encourage active travel. |
|
9 |
Harm to the ‘Evening’ economy |
Modify |
Re-introduce a graduation in charges and free parking for evening employees (and visitors) in two locations |
|
10 |
Displacement of local parking to adjacent uncontrolled Residential Areas |
Yes |
Effects are not considered widespread. Mitigation can be taken relatively quickly. |
|
11 |
Transfer of business to other towns – particularly Telford |
Yes |
Competition from Telford relates more to the type of town ... view the full minutes text for item 246 |