Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 20, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The purpose of the report was to present Cotswold District Council’s Parking Strategy for 2025–2028 which outlined the approach to managing and delivering off-street parking services to 2028.   Councillor  Paul Hodgkinson, Cabinet Member for Health, Culture and Visitor Experience  introduced the report and highlighted that the purpose of the strategy was to deliver a positive parking experience for residents, visitors, and businesses, supporting the local economy, contributing to sustainability, and preparing for future changes to local government in Gloucestershire, while supporting the Council’s strategic objectives through to 2028.   The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Paul Hodgkinson and seconded by Councillor Andrea Pellegram.   Resolved that Cabinet: Approved and adopted the Cotswold District Council Car Parking Strategy 2025 -2028 at Annex A. Approved and adopted the Car Parking Action Plan in Annex A of the strategy. Instructed Officers to draft and consult on a variation to the Parking Order and subject to responses make the variation in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Culture and Visitor Experience to change stay time restrictions in Rissington Road Car Park to support residents and meet demand. And approve the costs of £2,000 for the necessary changes. Delegated authority to Publica Executive Director of Corporate Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health, Culture and Visitor Experience to consider consultation feedback on the variations to the Parking Order and decide whether to make the variation to the Order in whole or to abandon the proposal and to agree any further minor amendments to the parking order. Noted the additional capital budget (£40,000) identified in the report to upgrade and replace existing parking machines with modern technology. Approved the introduction of a tourism levy inMaugersbury Road car park Stow-on-the-Wold to generate funds specifically dedicated to dealing with the impact of tourism on the town subject to the statutory parking order process.   Voting Record: 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.