Decision details

Cabinet noted that the capacity for parking in Beeston and other towns in the borough to take advantage of a maximum charge of £2 a day and agree that it is not necessary to introduce permits for employees working in businesses in Beeston or other towns in Broxtowe, be noted. Members were informed that overnight parking in Station Road was currently unavailable due to antisocial behaviour issues.

RESOLVED that:

1.             The cost of exemption permit be increased to £172.50 where the daily tariff is £1 for up to 12 hours, and £337.50 where the daily tariff is £2 for over two hours.

2.             The proposed permit scheme for residents’ parking in Council car parks between 4pm and 8am at a cost of £170 a year, subject to confirmation of residency, to come into effect from 1 January 2024 be approved.

Reason

It is important fees and charges income are optimised in order for the Council’s to meet its anticipated budget gap in 2024/25.

Options considered and rejected

1.       No change to the discount.

2.       A 10% discount.