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Report of the Director of Community and Children's Services.

Report of the Director of Community and Children's Services.

Members received a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services in respect of the Charging Policy for Car Parking and Stores and were asked to comment on the report and specifically the options listed in paragraphs 21 – 29.  Members noted an error in recommendation 3 to the BRC which should read ‘ available car parking spaces plus (Not less) those that are occupied ….’

During the discussion on options 21 – 29, the following points were noted:

1. A strong resistance to any reduction in the free period of visitor car parking, as most trades were likely to work longer than the minimum suggested. 

2. Visitors may be considerably longer than 1 or 2 hours – an amenity greatly valued by the residents.

3. Parking by visitors and trades should not be subject to an additional charge and any changes/additional charges should be subject to full consultation. 

4. The comparison to other London car parks was unfair.

5. Officers advised that they could issue double bays to disabled users without Committee approval. With any costs accruing to the Landlord. 

6. Will there be extra pressure on parking in Lauderdale Place rather, than paying for Thomas More Car Park. 

7. Officers advised that income from Temporary Car Parking would go into the car parking account, to the benefit of external decorations and other similar work.  Payments for Temporary Car Parking are in advance; cashless and monitored by the Concierges.

8. Some Members stated  that it was unfair on car users to take the bulk of Concierge charges, as they service all residents. 

9. In respect of the CPI increase for motorcyles and bicycles; the Working Party felt that the volume would be relatively low and this would keep the calculation simple. A Member  suggested this should be pro-rata to the recent car park charge increases and