Here is a summary of the topics that were scheduled for discussion at the 18 September 2025 meeting of the Cabinet Member for Transport of Portsmouth City Council.

The meeting included a discussion of the proposed implementation of electric vehicle charging bays, a review of the Transport Strategy for the South East, and a proposal for a permit parking scheme in North Fratton. Also included was a discussion of proposed amendments to parking restrictions in Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue, and a request to approve public consultation on the Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy. Finally, the meeting included a review of the Local Transport Plan 4 Annual Monitoring Report, and the 2025-28 Portsmouth Transport LTP4 Implementation Plan.

Electric Vehicle On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme

The report pack included a report on the Electric Vehicle On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme, concerning a traffic regulation order (TRO) referenced as PO44-2024. The report pack stated that the purpose of the report was to consider public responses to the statutory public consultation regarding proposed designated electric vehicle charging bays in 52 locations.

It was recommended to Councillor Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport, that he:

• Approves the implementation of Electric Vehicle charging bays (EV bays) as advertised in Phase 3 Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Reference PO44-2024, with the exception of those sites outlined in recommendation 2

• Defers the decision of Electric Vehicle charging bays (EV bays) as advertised in Phase 3 Batch 3 Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Reference PO44-2024, and reconsiders these at an alternative location as part of Batch 5 of the project. These include:

  • P3NEL145 Island View Terrace (material issue / stakeholder objections)
  • P3NEL279 Strode Road (disabled bay application)
  • P3STT268 St David's Road (5m)
  • P3FRA252 Shakespeare Road (disabled bay application)
  • P3FRA021 Balliol Road (5m)

The report pack noted that Portsmouth City Council was awarded £887,430 funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicle's (OZEV) On-street Residential ChargePoint Scheme (ORCS) fund for 60% towards the infrastructure and installation costs of up to 320 electric vehicle (EV) charge points. The remaining 40% of the upfront capital cost would be met by Zest, the scheme charge point operator.

The locations proposed were based on resident requests for on-street EV chargers, using suitable lamp column placements identified near the requesting resident's address.

The statutory public TRO consultation ran from 23 June until 15 July 2025, and included a presentation to all ward councillors in December 2024, on street notices, and an advertisement in The News newspaper. Across the 52 proposed locations a total of 92 representations, by 83 people, were received to the formal TRO consultation.

The report pack included a table summarising the consultation responses, including the number of objections, support, and enquiries/unclear responses for each location. The key themes emerging from the consultation responses were:

• Support for bay location
• Loss of parking capacity in already constrained areas
• Proximity to residential properties
• Preference for non-residential or less impactful locations
• Underutilisation and perceived lack of EV demand
• Fairness and accessibility
• Suggestions for strategic placement

The report pack also included a draft of THE PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL (VARIOUS ROADS) (ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING PARKING PLACES) (NO. 3) ORDER 2025, which specified the road names and descriptions of the parking places for electric vehicles.

TfSE Transport Strategy for the South East

The report pack included a report to present the updated draft final Transport Strategy for the South East, prepared by Transport for the South East (TfSE), and request Councillor Peter Candlish's endorsement of this on behalf of Portsmouth City Council.

It was recommended that Councillor Peter Candlish ratifies the draft final TFSE Transport Strategy for the South East, which was agreed at TFSE Partnership Board on 21st July 2025.

The report pack noted that Portsmouth City Council is a member of TFSE, which was set up to provide strategic transport governance and planning at a regional scale.

The refresh of the TFSE Transport Strategy will result in updates to the overall goals and outcomes which TFSE employs its resources to support.

The key elements of the draft Strategy were: challenges, vision statement & goals, and identification of 5 key missions.

The 2050 Vision for the Strategy is:

Our Vision is for the South East to offer the highest quality of life for all and be a global leader in achieving sustainable, net zero carbon growth.

To achieve this, we will develop a resilient, reliable, and inclusive transport network that enables seamless journeys and empowers residents, businesses, and visitors to make sustainable choices. We will deliver this Vision by driving strategic investment and forging partnerships that deliver sustainable transport, integrated services, digital connectivity, clean energy, and environmental enhancement.

The five Missions that the Strategy seeks to prioritise to achieve the 2050 Vision are:

• Strategic Connectivity mission
• Resilience mission
• Inclusion and Integration mission
• Decarbonisation mission
• Sustainable Growth mission

The report pack stated that the final draft Strategy sets a transport vision for the South East and key missions which are highly compatible with the overarching vision set for the Portsmouth Transport Strategy, which is that By 2038 Portsmouth will have a people-centred, connected, travel network that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport to help deliver a safer, healthier and more prosperous city .

Proposed Permit Parking Scheme, North Fratton (GD Zone)

The report pack included a report to consider feedback received and recommendations following the formal consultation on the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), for which the traffic order was advertised on 17 May 2025.

It was recommended that Councillor Peter Candlish:

• Approves the implementation of the proposed Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) in the North Fratton area (GD Zone), to introduce parking places for GD Permit Holders only from 4pm - 6pm.
• Notes that additional engagement is planned with businesses near the junction of New Road and Northgate Avenue to determine a proposal to introduce a time-limited parking place at that site, which would be subject to a separate Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and statutory consultation.

The report pack noted that an informal survey of residents of the North Fratton area was carried out in April 2024, with 69% indicating support for an RPZ. Following the informal survey, a formal consultation was carried out from 12 May 2025 to 7 June 2025.

The proposed RPZ incorporates the following roads:

Aylesbury Road, Balliol Road, Binsteed Road, Byron Road, Carnarvon Road, Collis Road, Copnor Road (part), Cyprus Road, Jersey Road, Langley Road, Lynn Road, Malta Road, Manor Park Avenue, New Road (part), New Road East, Northgate Avenue, Paulsgrove Road (part), Percival Road, Pink Road, Powerscourt Road, Queens Road, St Stephens Road, Stapleton Road, Station Road, Toronto Road, Tennyson Road, Whitworth Road, Winchester Road.

The RPZ was proposed to operate from 4pm-6pm every day.

The report pack noted that a strong majority (67%) were in favour of an RPZ overall, which is consistent with the April 2024 informal survey. Some 121 responses were received in response to the Notice of Intent.

Proposed Amendment to Parking Restrictions Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue

The report pack included a report to consider objections to proposed waiting restrictions on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue.

It was recommended that Councillor Peter Candlish approves the amendment to parking restrictions as advertised on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue for which four objections were received.

The members of the Milton Park Ladies Bowling Club, requested an extension of the time limit on the parking places adjacent to Milton Park, on Priory Crescent and Goldsmith Avenue, from three to four hours.

A change to 4-hour parking was proposed as The Portsmouth City Council (Zone GB) (Residents' Parking Place) (Amendment No.1) Order 2025 TRO, which was advertised on 16 May 2025. There were four objections to proposed extension to the time limit on the parking bays, sharing a common theme that it is already difficult to find parking in the area for residents and visitors to other local amenities when football and bowls matches are on.

Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy - Permission to Undertake Public Consultation

The report pack included a report seeking approval to undertake public consultation on the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies.

It was recommended that Councillor Peter Candlish approves the content of the draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy aims, outcomes and policies for public consultation.

The draft Portsmouth Public Transport Strategy is a complimentary strategy to the Portsmouth Transport Strategy, and supports the Imagine Portsmouth 2040 City Vision.

The draft strategy proposes a vision statement which builds on that set out in the adopted Portsmouth Transport Strategy:

By 2038, Portsmouth will have a people-centred, connected travel network that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport to help deliver a safer, healthier and more prosperous city.

For public transport this means:

By 2038, Portsmouth will offer a faster, more reliable and affordable public transport network, becoming the primary choice for many and a good, green option for everyone travelling within and beyond our city

The draft strategy sets out the key actions to deliver in order to realise the vision, arranged into five key threads :

• Accessible and affordable travel
• High-quality infrastructure and vehicles
• Customer experience and satisfaction
• Reliable and competitive services
• Connected and convenient network

The following measurable aims are set:

• Grow bus usage 115% of 2024 levels by 2030 (12.7 million journey per year) and aiming for 15 million journeys per year further into the future;
• Support rail patronage growth, building on post-Covid recovery, reaching 2018 levels (7.5 million journeys per year) by 2030, with growth continuing thereafter
• Reverse the long-term decline in ferry usage by 2030; and
• Achieve growth by retaining current users and attracting car users to public transport more often.

The draft strategy sets out a series of 14 policies which set out more details on the council's plans, aspiration, and position on a wide range of matters related to public transport, in order to guide future actions and decisions.

Local Transport Plan 4 Annual Monitoring Report 2024/25

The report pack included a report to provide the third Annual Monitoring Report for the Portsmouth Transport Strategy, (Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4)), covering the period 2024/25. The report provides updates on progress towards the vision and four strategic objectives identified in LTP4, along with updates on sixteen key performance indicators (KPIs) across the first three years of LTP4, which are 2021/22 to 2023/24.

It was recommended that Councillor Peter Candlish notes this information only report.

The Portsmouth Transport Strategy's vision is:

By 2038, Portsmouth will have a people centred travel network that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport to help deliver a safer, healthier, and more prosperous city .

It includes four strategic objectives to deliver this vision:

• Deliver cleaner air.
• Prioritise walking and cycling.
• Transform public transport.
• Support business and protect our assets.

The sixteen KPIs and how they are measured are:

• Carbon emissions from transport
• Air pollution emissions
• Health impacts of poor air quality
• Change in number of vehicle trips
• Support for sustainable fuelled vehicles
• Number of trips made by walking and cycling
• Provision of dedicated walking and cycling infrastructure
• The number of casualties, and the number of collisions on the transport network
• User perception of safety of walking and cycling by demographic
• Public transport patronage
• Reliability for public transport services
• User perception of public transport
• Accessibility of public transport
• Facilities at modal interchanges
• Volume of goods vehicles on our streets
• Maintenance of highways

2025-28 Portsmouth Transport LTP4 Implementation Plan

The report pack included a report seeking approval from Councillor Peter Candlish for the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28.

It was recommended that Councillor Peter Candlish approves the draft Portsmouth Transport Strategy Implementation Plan 2025/26 to 2027/28.

The Portsmouth Transport Strategy covers the period of 2021 to 2038, with the Implementation Plan being updated every three years across this period.

The Implementation Plan sets out the prioritised actions to deliver, and the resources available to enable this over the next three year period, as well as in the longer term, in order to continue to deliver against the vision, objectives and policies for development of transport in the city set out in the Portsmouth Transport Strategy 2021-208 (LTP4).

The first Implementation Plan covered the period of 2022/23 to 2024/25 and has now ended. An updated Implementation Plan has been produced to cover the next three-year period of 2025/26 to 2027/28, as well as setting out an indicative plan up to 2038.

The report pack noted that the updated implementation plan continues to outline how the council will deliver the transport vision and strategic objectives set out in the Transport Strategy:

Vision:

By 2038 Portsmouth will have a people-centred, connected travel network that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport to help deliver a safer, healthier and more prosperous city.

The strategic objectives are:

• Deliver cleaner air
• Prioritise walking and cycling
• Transform public transport
• Support business and protect our assets

The report pack also included the draft Portsmouth Transport Implementation Plan 2025/26 - 2027/28.