Following a review of the proposed parking charges, it is proposed that Cabinet consider the following:
· annual administrative / management charge for resident and visitor parking permits, and new charges and restrictions for off-street parking in 16 currently free Council car parks – which includes a 2 hr free period.
Wards affected
Parking Charges – Batley East, Birstall and Birkenshaw, Cleckheaton, Holme Valley South, Holme Valley North, Colne Valley, Mirfield
Residential Permits– Almondbury, Batley East, Batley West, Birstall and Birkenshaw, Cleckheaton, Colne Valley, Crosland Moor & Netherton, Dalton, Dewsbury East, Dewsbury South, Greenhead, Golcar, Heckmondwike, Holme Valley North, Holme Valley South, Lindley, Mirfield, Newsome
Engagement
Ongoing discussions with Kirklees active Leisure (KAL) regarding proposals to charge in currently free car parks. Discussions with relevant Business / Trade Chambers and Town & Parish Councils.
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.
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
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Almondbury; Batley East; Batley West; Birstall and Birkenshaw; Cleckheaton; Colne Valley; Crosland Moor and Netherton; Dalton; Dewsbury East; Dewsbury South; Golcar; Greenhead; Heckmondwike; Holme Valley North; Holme Valley South; Lindley; Mirfield; Newsome;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/09/2024
Decision due: 8 Oct 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways
Lead director: Executive Director for Place
Department: Finance and Regeneration
Contact: Sarah Durdin Email: sarah.durdin@kirklees.gov.uk.
Members/Officers Involved: Graham West, Will Acornley, Sarah Durdin