Decision details

The Cabinet Member considered a report proposing the introduction of parking charges on Thomas Street Car Park, Crewe.

Thomas Street car park remained one of few car parks near the town centre of Crewe with no pay and display charge regime. The proposal was initially approved by the former Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council on the grounds that as demand for parking in the town increased, regulation of the car park would be necessary to improve the availability of space.

The Cheshire East Cabinet had adopted a Car Parking Strategy at its meeting on 16 April 2009. The Strategy stipulated that in principle, all car parks could be considered for charging subject to the fulfilment of criteria stated within the charging policy. This proposal brought Thomas St Car Park into line with that policy.

Note: Councillor Steve Conquest, who was a Local Member for the Crewe East Ward, had forwarded his comments which were reported at the meeting.

RESOLVED

That

(1)   subject to statutory consultation, an amendment be made to the Borough of Crewe and Nantwich (General) (Off-Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Minor) Order 2008 to introduce a pay and display system of parking at Thomas Street Car Park, Crewe;

(2)   charging be introduced at the Thomas Street Car Park at the level of charging existing in the said 2008 Order but with amendments as follows: Monday to Friday inclusive  8am to 5pm: Up to 1 hour = 70p; Up to 2hrs = £1.00; 2-4hrs = £1.50; 4 to 10hrs = £2.20; Saturday and Sunday: free parking. Season tickets will also be sold at a fee of £400 per annum, limited to a maximum of 50% of available bays;

(3)   the additional set-up costs referred to in the report be funded via the new income stream; and

(4)   the proposal be advertised for the statutory period of 21 days and any objections be considered by the Cabinet Member at a subsequent meeting.