To consider objections from the statutory consultation undertaken between 18th March 2026 and 8th April 2026, for the proposal to remove 38 existing disabled parking bays.

August 20, 2026 Head of Highways and Parking (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Head of Highways and Parking approved the removal of 38 existing disabled parking bays on 20/08/2026. This decision was made following a statutory consultation where residents reported the bays were no longer required. The decision included reinstating resident parking permit bays where appropriate.

Full council record

Decision

Approve the proposed removal of the existing disabled parking bays at 38 locations detailed in Table 1 of this report
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
• Removal of 38 existing disabled parking bays
• Reinstate the residents parking permit bays where appropriate where the disabled bays are remov

Reasons for the decision

Residents reported/confirmed these existing disabled parking bays are no longer required and removing the bays will free up the unused spaces for other residents to park.

Alternative options considered

A “Do Nothing” approach was considered but not recommended as it would not align to the Council’s Parking Strategy and our Parking Schemes – Resident Engagement Policy, and guidance issued by Department for Transport (DfT).

Supporting Documents

Appendix 3 - List of Responses Received to the consultation.xlsx.pdf
Disabled Parking Bays removal batch DPBR-2025-01.pdf
Appendix 2 -Stat Consultation Notice of Proposals.pdf
Appendix 1 -Stat Consultation Letter.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Aug 2026