Decision

That
from 28 November 2025 until 2 January 2026 the charges to park in
the following car parks be amended in order for motorists to pay
for an hour and park all day:-

Brixham – Freshwater, Oxen Cove and Brixham Central up to
the maximum stay of 3 hours;
Paignton – Victoria Surface Level and Hyde Road temporary
car parks; and
Torquay – Lower
Union Lane, Union Square and Harbour car parks.

Reasons for the decision

The
proposal supports town centre businesses to try and increase
footfall into the town centre during the Christmas Season and
provides an incentive for residents and visitors to spend locally
in the three town centres rather than visiting the out of town
shopping areas where there is the option of free parking available
nearby.
 
The
parking promotion will also support the local businesses to
encourage shoppers to the town centres, surrounding area to the
towns, and to spend longer in the designated car parks.  As well as supporting the evening economy for the
local restaurants and leisure facilities.

Alternative options considered

An alternative option
would be to do nothing, however this option was discounted given
the challenges faced by town centres. 
Consideration was also given to expanding the promotion to
secondary shopping areas in Torbay. 
This option was also discounted as these areas have on street
limited waiting restrictions or unrestricted parking nearby.? The
three town centres do not have the availability of these areas at
such a short distance close to the town centres.