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That the following be approved:

1.            The parking arrangements, following the move to the Forum in January 2017, as set out in paragraph 2.2 of the Cabinet report;

2.            The groups of designated users who will be entitled to apply for a parking permit as set out in paragraph 5.3;

3.            The charge for permits as set out in paragraph 5.4;

4.            The commencement of a formal consultation for a Traffic Regulation Order (Borough of Dacorum (Off-Street Parking Places) (Hemel Hempstead) Order 2016) to amend current parking arrangements within the Watergardens North and South car parks, Moor End Road and Wood Lane End car parks as set out in paragraphs 4.4 and 9.1-9.4 of the report;

5.            Delegating authority to the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources to consider the consultation responses received pursuant to recommendation 4, and to decide whether to make the Traffic Regulation Order or discontinue the order; and,

6.         Revoking the relevant parts of the

Decision

That the following be approved:

1. The parking arrangements, following the move to the Forum in January 2017, as set out in paragraph 2.2 of the Cabinet report;
2. The groups of designated users who will be entitled to apply for a parking permit as set out in paragraph 5.3;
3. The charge for permits as set out in paragraph 5.4;
4. The commencement of a formal consultation for a Traffic Regulation Order (Borough of Dacorum (Off-Street Parking Places) (Hemel Hempstead) Order 2016) to amend current parking arrangements within the Watergardens North and South car parks, Moor End Road and Wood Lane End car parks as set out in paragraphs 4.4 and 9.1-9.4 of the report;
5. Delegating authority to the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Resources to consider the consultation responses received pursuant to recommendation 4, and to decide whether to make the Traffic Regulation Order or discontinue the order; and,

Revoking the relevant parts of the existing Dacorum off-street Traffic Regulation Order.

Reason for Decision

To seek authority to formally consult upon proposals to make a new Traffic Regulation Order to facilitate changes to parking following the move to The Forum in January 2017, and to approve proposed changes to parking regulations in Moor End Road and Wood Lane End car parks.  

Implications

Not implementing this Traffic Regulation Order could cause displacement parking on roads around the town centre. Failure to provide parking could impact upon the Council’s ability to recruit and retain staff.

Implementing this Traffic Regulation Order should not cause any displacement of the public. The resurfacing works have been brought forward to make the necessary work less disruptive, they do not add any additional cost.

These works are necessary, and will be awarded on the basis of a competitive

tendering process.

Health & Safety Implications

There will be an increased number of people walking from the Water Gardens North car park across Combe Street to the Forum but this does not raise any particular health and safety concerns as adequate crossing points are available

Occasional use of the Water Gardens North car park during the evening. Additional lighting and CCTV will be installed to address the safety concerns around increased evening use.

Corporate Objectives

Providing this parking will keep Hemel Hempstead town centre a clean, safe and enjoyable environment by preventing increased on-street parking following the loss of spaces around the Civic Centre.

These changes will contribute to a modern and efficient Council by ensuring that key users are able to access the Forum building as required, essential car users returning from off-site visits are able to find parking, and the Council is able to recruit and retain the staff it needs to provide a high quality service to residents.

Monitoring Officer/S.151 Officer Comments

Monitoring Officer:  

Comments have been incorporated into the report.

S.151 Officer

Based on the count data within the report, the proposal to create a permit area for designated users within the Water Gardens North car park will not displace public parking and will not therefore result  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65