Car Parking Charges - Traffic Regulation Orders Consultation

Between 1 December and 24 December 2021 a consultation on seven draft Traffic Regulation Orders (“TROs”) under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“RTRA) was carried out by the Council. Four of these TROs relate to existing off-street car parks and the other TROs would entail the introduction of on-street car parking charges.

The result of the consultation and the approval of the introduction of on-street and off-street car parking charges in various new locations was listed as an agenda item for the Environment, Climate, Emergency and Transport Committee on 20 June 2022. However, the item was deferred following correspondence received from a local business in relation to the legality of the proposals.

In light of this the Council has decided to wait until its new Parking Strategy is completed and adopted before proceeding with a fresh consultation process for off-street and on-street car parking.