At Policy, Resources and Economic Development Committee in December 2020 it was resolved to engage with a parking consultant to assist the Council to develop a draft parking strategy for Members to consider. Following a review of the present provision, future requirements and forecast demands and stakeholder engagement, a draft strategy for parking has been produced and is presented to members for approval.

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Poppy SECONDED the recommendation in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED.

Members are asked to:

Approve the Draft Parking Strategy, including the list of projects within the document, as set out in Appendix A.

Reasons for Recommendation

So that the council has a strategy to improve, protect and manage the future provision of parking in all council owned car parks.

So, the Council has a document on which to base future decisions, and which can be updated as and when require.