Purpose

Review of car parking across South Kesteven following post implementation changes.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1. 1.    Commission a feasibility study in order to identify additional parking capacity in Stamford.
2. 2.    Approve a new single charge of £3 at the Cattlemarket car park Stamford Monday to Thursday to encourage greater usage.
3. 3.    Instruct officers to undertake the necessary steps pursuant to the introduction of a maximum 3 hour free parking limit at all Council Pay and Display car parks for blue badge holders.
4. 4.    Agree to amend the Parking Order to reduce the parking limitation periods at SKDC car parks in Bourne town centre to the following: South Street – up to 12 hours

Burghley Street – up to 3 hours

Corn Exchange – up to 3 hours (excluding authorised parking)

1. 5.    Agree to review and update the current waiting times at all other Council operated car parks across the District to ensure they remain appropriate for the usage requirements.
2. 6.    Agree to a review of the controlled parking arrangements across the District following a six month implementation period.
3. 7.    Delegate to the Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Property and Public Engagement the establishment of a new season ticket offer for Cattle Market car park (Stamford) following changes to the daily parking charges.

Reasons for the decision

Making greater use of the available capacity meant the Council would better serve the needs of local residents and businesses.

The current disabled parking policy was not consistent with an ambition to ensure that where parking capacity was limited, an equitable offer was established.

Implementation of controlled parking measures in Bourne was recommended to limit parking periods, support turnover of spaces to increase footfall for local businesses and ensure regular visible enforcement of parking to ensure proper use of space provision.

Other options considered

Taking no action was not an option due to the ongoing parking pressures and issues identified at specific locations and car parks across the district.