Issue - decisions

Harmonising parking arrangements across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

08/09/2023 - Harmonisation of car parking across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)             Agree to respond to the consultation feedback by implementing Option 2 as outlined in paragraph 36;

(b)            Agree to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) advertisement and consultation process required to implement the car parking harmonisation proposals, in line with legislation; and

(c)             Delegates authority to the Director of Commercial Operations, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance to implement the recommendations outlined in this report.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Finance

Reason

To support the delivery of the harmonisation of the car parking service for residents and visitors across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ensuring consistency and certainty for all areas of the borough.

To support the corporate strategy objective of sustainable environment including encouraging visitors to our town centres to walk, cycle, use the train or bus.