Lead Member – Councillor Dan Morris – Portfolio Holder for Highways

Report of Andy Wilde – Head of Highways

RESOLVED:

To agree the recommendations 1-7 as set out in the report (NB these are too lengthy to include in the decision list so please see pages 2-4 of the report for recommendations here).

The Portfolio Holder for Highways presented the report which sought approval to introduce new and additional tariffs in Shropshire (but mainly in Shrewsbury), preparation of a new Council Parking Strategy, a review of Parking Services’ structure and preparation of a car park Maintenance and Improvement Plan.

Members were informed that the increase in fees were not part of the budget saving as any revenue must go back into the parking budget.

Concern was expressed that no consultation had taken place and that the increases were large, especially with regards to season tickets. Other parking options such as the park and ride ceased operating at 6pm and the proposals would see charges in the town extend until 8pm. It was felt that this proposal did not support the Shrewsbury Movement and Public Realm Strategy which had just been approved. It was suggested that this item be deferred until consultation had taken place.

RESOLVED:

To agree the recommendations 1-7 as set out in the report as follows:

Recommendation 1 (In twelve parts)

3.1       Cabinet is recommended to approve the increases set out for each of the twelve tariffs set out in Table A below, to be introduced by notice under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“RTRA”). 

3.2   Table A 

Recommendation 2 (In five parts) 

3.3   Cabinet is recommended to approve the associated increases set out for each of the five season ticket tariffs set out in Table B below, to be introduced by notice under the RTRA 1984. 

3.4       Table B 

Recommendation 3 (In nine parts) 

3.5       Cabinet is recommended to approve the associated increases set out for each of the nine resident permit tariffs set out in Table C below, to be introduced by notice under the RTRA 1984. 

3.6       Table C 

Recommendation 4 – (In 4 parts) 

3.7       Cabinet is requested to approve advertisement of Traffic Regulation Orders for consultation on each of the four additional items for Shrewsbury town shown in Table D and the subsequent consideration of objections and making of the Orders if appropriate in accordance with the delegation to the Assistant Director for Highways set out in Part 8 of the Council’s Constitution. 

3.8       Table D 

Recommendation 5 –  Parking Asset Improvement Plan (P.A.I.P)

3.9       Cabinet is requested to approve that a Parking Asset Improvement Plan be prepared immediately.

Recommendation 6 – Parking Service Review

3.10   Cabinet is requested to approve a review of the role, structure and staff in the Parking Services operation.

Recommendation 7 – Parking Strategy 

3.11   Cabinet is requested to approve that a new Parking Strategy be developed for Member approval in principle, prior to non-statutory public consultation.