Review of On and Off-Street Parking Charges for Stays Under One Hour, Including Proposed 30-Minute Free Parking
September 9, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet decided to approve recommendations for statutory consultation on proposed parking tariff amendments, including the introduction of one free 30-minute parking session per vehicle per day. This decision was made on 09/09/2026. The Cabinet delegated authority to the Executive Director of Environment & Communities to determine implementation following consultation and to make necessary Traffic Orders if approved.
Full council record
Purpose
To implement 30 minutes free parking on high streets.
Decision
DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to:
I. Proceed with statutory consultation in respect of the proposed parking tariff amendments set out in this report.
II. Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Environment & Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, to determine whether to proceed with implementation following consideration of all consultation responses.
III. If a decision is taken to proceed, delegate authority to the Executive Director of Environment & Communities to make and publish the necessary Traffic Orders.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th September, 2026 7.00 pm on September 9, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Beth Rutherford |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |