Issue - meetings

The report of the Executive Manager – Neighbourhoods is attached.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    the draft Off Street Car Parking Strategy, as detailed at Appendix B of the officer’s report be approved.

b)    the Executive Manager - Neighbourhoods be delegated authority to make minor amendments to the strategy, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to ensure the technical and legal accuracy of the document during its lifespan.

The Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community and Leisure presented the report of the Executive Manager – Neighbourhoods. The Deputy Leader advised that an off street car parking strategy had been developed in order to contribute to the economic prosperity of the Borough. It was also noted that the strategy had been developed through a comprehensive analysis of the off street parking supply and demand in Rushcliffe as well as the parking experience of local residents, businesses and visitors to the Borough’s towns and rural areas.  It was noted that the Draft Off Street Parking Strategy had previously been presented to Community Development Group in February 2017 and that the strategy had been changed where applicable to reflect their input in the consultation process. The Portfolio Holder was pleased to note that provision had been made for electric and hybrid vehicles and motorcycles.

In seconding the recommendations Councillor Moore advised that it was important to note that the strategy would be ‘a living document’ and therefore would be flexible and adaptable to change, especially with the future implementation of the Local Plan Part 2 which would increase the demand of off street parking in the villages within the Borough.

Councillor Robinson was pleased to note that the Council was committed to reducing the environmental impact of travel across the Borough including reducing CO2 emissions, Nitrogen oxide air pollution and lowering levels of congestion, while encouraging active travel for shorter car journeys and improving residents’ health and well-being.

Councillor Upton was pleased to see that the off street car parking strategy covered all aspects of parking, and included a review of parking for electric and hybrid vehicles and the role of mobile and contactless payment systems. Councillor Upton also noted that payment on exit could be a future option for residents which would encourage longer shopping trips and greater spend.

It was RESOLVED that:

a)    the draft Off Street Car Parking Strategy, as detailed at Appendix B of the officer’s report be approved.

b)    the Executive Manager - Neighbourhoods be delegated authority to make minor amendments to the strategy, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to ensure the technical and legal accuracy of the document during its lifespan.

Reason for decisions

To enable the Council to be able to continue to deliver effective and efficient off street car parking provision.