Decision details

To seek approval for the proposed fee increases to support the Council's Parking Principles, Local Transport Plan and ensure sustainable funding for transportation infrastructure and services.

That the new fees and charges 10 per cent uplift for parking charges, as set out in the report and appendices are approved to come into effect from 1 April 2026. That Blue Badge holder charges, where they currently exist in council car parks, are removed making Blue Badge Holder Parking free in all council run car parks. The financial impact of these changes being an estimated reduction of £1.7m in the level of income anticipated to be received compared to the 26/27 budget.

This 10% uplift to parking charges caters for inflationary cost increases into 2027 and recognises the Council’s significant investment in terms of improvements to its 170 car parks and facilities.

To leave the tariffs unchanged would fail to recognise the inflationary cost increases.