Agenda item

Report of the Acting Director of Community and Children’s Services (copy attached).

This report sought to extend the current charging policy for car parking on the Estate for another year, from 24 June 2013, leading to an increase in fees of 2.6%. 

In response to questions, the officer explained that whilst occupancy was high, 500 bays remained vacant, so the account was not yet showing a surplus.  Members noted that there had been just three small price increases since 2002 and the rates were very competitive.  Whilst the London Wall car park was cheaper, spaces were not guaranteed.  Members asked for their view to be recorded in that the account should receive a capital receipt when bays are sold.  A member requested an explanation as to the increase in capital charges on the car parks for 12/13.

RESOLVED, that:

1.      All car parking licence fees be subject to review from 24 June 2013 for the following year. (The increase to be calculated by reference to any changes in the RPI published by the Office for National Statistics in September of the preceding year, to allow appropriate notice to be given to Barbican residents of any increase in the fee. The RPI published in September 2012 shows an increase of 2.6%).

2.      The effect of this from 24 June 2013 will be that:

·         annual residential car parking licences will increase from £1,126 to £1,155;

·         daily car parking charges will increase from £9.20 to £9.44; customers using the automated system will receive an increase from £8.20 to £8.44

·         annual commercial car parking licences will increase from £4,121 to £4,228 (excluding VAT);

·         annual residential motorcycle licences will increase from £210 to £216;

·         administration fees for new car bay licences will increase from £56 to £57;

·         annual fees for electrical mobility scooters will increase from £375 to £385;

·         annual fees for bicycle stores will increase from £79 to £81;

·         purchase price for a car bay on the estate will increase from £8,000 to £8,208;