Council and Democracy

Decision details

Car Parks Fees and Charges 2022/23

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

*RESOLVED –

 

1.   That the fees and charges for car parks be increased from 4 April 2022, as detailed in Appendix 1 of the officer’s report.

 

2.   That a further review of tariffs take place in 2024/25, in line with the current Parking Strategy which details the requirement for a 2-yearly review.

 

3.   That all residents of the Borough continue to benefit from free parking in 2022/23 before 10am and after 3pm Monday to Saturday, all-day Sunday and Bank Holidays, at selected surface car parks, using the Resident Parking Scheme.

 

4.   That the Service Director - Leisure, Culture and Community Wellbeing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Town Centre and Visitor Economy, be granted delegated authority to apply appropriate fees and charges for new activities and opportunities that are introduced during the period covered by the report.

 

REASON FOR DECISIONS

 

1.   The 2020/21 Car Park Fees and Charges report noted that if the income target for 2020/21 was achieved then there would be no increase in tariffs for 2021/22 and a review would be made for 2022/23.

 

2.   The impact of COVID-19 significantly reduced car park income in 2021/22 however parking numbers have started to return to more normal levels of occupancy. It is anticipated that by 2022/23 levels will be back to pre-pandemic numbers.

 

3.   It is imperative that the Council receives an appropriate return on what are valuable town centre assets. The Council’s budget strategy is to deliver a balanced and sustainable budget. Given the forecast budget challenges it is important that all income streams are reviewed to support the delivery of a sustainable budget. As such a review of Car Park fees and charges is to assist the Council in achieving a balanced budget for 2022/23.

Contact: Andy Bond Email: andy.bond@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345991.

Report author: Andy Bond

Publication date: 18/01/2022

Date of decision: 18/01/2022

Decided at meeting: 18/01/2022 - Cabinet

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