Decision - Parking Review update

Brighton and Hove Cabinet Decided 26 Sep 2024 · effective 5 Oct 2024 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Cabinet

Report author

Charles Field

Published

27 Sep 2024

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

This report sets out and seeks approval for a way forward following the review of parking undertaken by an external consultant.

1) Cabinet agrees to taking forward the new Parking Policy aims and objectives as detailed in paragraph 3.9 below and in Appendix 1. 2) Cabinet agrees to the Parking Services 24/25 Action Plan as summarised in Table 1 to ensure actions are included as part of the Council's Medium Term Financial Plan. This aims to reduce the current under-achievement of the £45.5m parking income budget this financial year. 3) Cabinet agrees the medium to long term action plan and financial appraisal to deliver the new Parking Policy contained in Appendix 3.

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The action plan sets out medium- and long-term recommendations for improving parking permits, parking zones, enforcement, payment options, car parks, signage and the use of parking assets. The proposals have varying upfront investment requirements, from low costs of up to £10,000 to high costs of over £100,000, with revenue returns ranging from low to medium or requiring further study.

Recommendation

Progress the listed medium- and long-term parking actions, including continuing the virtual parking permit trial, offering displacement permits, reviewing emissions and vehicle-size charging, exploring demand-responsive parking, improving parking zones and restrictions, strengthening enforcement and accessibility, enhancing car parks and signage, reviewing tariffs and payment options, and developing parking asset and lifecycle plans.

Financial impact

Upfront investment for individual actions ranges from low costs of up to £10,000, medium costs of £10,000 to £100,000, and high costs of over £100,000; specific overall budget not stated.

Stakeholders named

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permit holdersresidentsvisitorscommutersdisabled motoristsparking enforcement usersseafront and car park users

Next steps

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Continue the trial of virtual parking permits.
Explore options for vehicle-size-based charges and a demand-responsive parking trial.
Create or merge parking zones and simplify parking scheme restrictions and times.
Improve enforcement, reporting accessibility, payment options, signage and car park safety.
Review tariffs, seasonal charges, loading bays, parking asset use and car park lifecycle plans.
Review and implement the rollout of Red Routes, subject to further study where required.

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