Agenda item

1. That Cabinet note but do not agree to the proposed changes to off street parking enforcement arrangements as set out in paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 of the background report and agree to review future parking enforcement arrangements when reviewing the Council’s parking strategy.
2. That Cabinet agree to the proposed changes to off-street parking tariffs as set out in tables 3-13 as annexed to the minutes of this meeting.
3. Provide delegated authority to the Assistant Director (Finance & Resources) to agree on any increase in parking tariffs for the Old School Yard car park which is owned by Tring Town Council as set out in paragraph 3.9 and table 9 of the background report.
4. That Cabinet agree that further exploratory work is carried out in support of the Council’s future parking strategy, and that a report is presented back on a future parking strategy for consideration by Cabinet:
   1. On-Street and Off-Street parking provision
   2. Parking Charges
   3. Parking Management
   4. Parking Enforcement
   5. Supporting the local economy
   6. Sustainable Transport
   7. Investment & Accreditation

Decision

1. That Cabinet note but do not agree to the proposed changes to off street parking enforcement arrangements as set out in paragraph 4.1 and 4.2 of the background report and agree to review future parking enforcement arrangements when reviewing the Council’s parking strategy.
2. That Cabinet agree to the proposed changes to off-street parking tariffs as set out in tables 3-13 as annexed to the minutes of this meeting.
3. Provide delegated authority to the Assistant Director (Finance & Resources) to agree on any increase in parking tariffs for the Old School Yard car park which is owned by Tring Town Council as set out in paragraph 3.9 and table 9 of the background report.
4. That Cabinet agree that further exploratory work is carried out in support of the Council’s future parking strategy, and that a report is presented back on a future parking strategy for consideration by Cabinet:
   1. On-Street and Off-Street parking provision
   2. Parking Charges
   3. Parking Management
   4. Parking Enforcement
   5. Supporting the local economy
   6. Sustainable Transport
   7. Investment & Accreditation

Reason for Decision

To seek Cabinet approval to set off-street parking charges for 2017/18 to 2018/19.

Implications

Financial

The proposed increase in tariffs will realise an additional revenue gross income of £152,730 per annum from April 2018.

The cost of implementing these tariff increases will be approximately £20,000 which will cover the cost of the legal processes, consultations, amendments to signs, pay and display machine software, etc.

This will result in an estimated nett income figure of £132,730 per annum

Value for Money

The background report demonstrates that the proposed increase in tariffs for off-street car parks are still relatively low when compared to car park charges in comparable towns.  

The enforcement of the off-street car parks is currently delivered by Indigo Park Services UK Limited until 2018. 

Risk Implications

The report identifies that there has been no increase in off-street car park tariffs since April 2014.

Should a decision be made to not increase the parking tariffs this will incrementally lead to additional strain on the General Fund and in the future may require large increases to regain their current/previous value in real terms.

Health & Safety Implications

There are no Health & Safety implications.

Community Impact Assessment

Provision has been made for Blue Badge holders to continue to use Dacorum Borough car parks free of charge.

Corporate Objectives

Safe and Clean Environment

Economic Growth and Prosperity

On-Street and Off-Street parking supports a clean, safe and enjoyable environment and supports economic growth and prosperity which are both priorities of the Council’s vision.

Dacorum Delivers

The Council’s car parks provide an income stream. Optimising income assists the General Fund to achieve a balanced budget.

Monitoring Officer/S.151 Officer Comments

Monitoring Officer:  

The Council is lawfully entitled to charge for the use of its car parks and set appropriate hours of operation and charges for use.

Deputy S.151 Officer

The proposed charges are consistent with the estimates prepared for the 2017/18+ budget setting process and will support the delivery of the medium term financial strategy.

Advice

Councillor Elliot introduced the report which was to seek Cabinet approval to set off-street parking charges for 2017/18 to 2018/19.

He explained that members had been circulated an amended table 13, which showed revised charges (published as an amended annex).

Voting

None.