Issue details

Decision to introduce annual administrative / management charge for resident and visitor parking permits, and charges and restrictions for off-street parking in currently free Council car parks.

Consultation

·       Environment and Climate Change Scrutiny Panel – 6 December 2023. https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=797&MId=7442 Resolved: the decision taken in relation to car parking charges be freed for implementation.

·       69 Ward Councillors informed at start of statutory 21-day consultation processes, in line with Traffic Regulation Order framework, within Road Traffic Act 1984 – for both proposals to charge annually for permits and charging in currently free car parks.

·       Parish and Town Councils were informed at the start of the consultation processes.

·       Notices placed in local press and car parks (April 2024) re off-street charges.

·       Letters sent to properties in all existing residential parking permit zones.

Engagement

·       Ongoing discussions with Kirklees active Leisure (KAL) regarding proposals to charge in currently free car parks. Discussions with relevant Business / Trade Chambers as well as Town & Parish Councils.

Background papers

https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12021

https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11903

https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11583

https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=11504

https://democracy.kirklees.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=138&MId=7536