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Executive (I)
Friday, 7th March, 2014

REPORT TO:84
DECISION NUMBER:PH/27/2014
EARLIEST DATE FOR DECISION:7th February 2014

CAR PARKING FEES AND CHARGES 2014/2015
Matter for Consideration:
To agree the Fees and charges which apply to on and off street parking, residential and business permits for the forthcoming financial year 2014/2015
Information:
Each year the fees and charges are reviewed as they apply to car parking provision within Blackpool.

General Car parking tariffs:-
Appendix A contains the proposed tariffs on each and every car park and on-street parking area and it is recommended they be adopted. In summary, apart from some minor adjustments, there are no changes to on-street or off-street parking rates proposed for 2014/2015. The changes proposed are as follows:
• Bolton Street and Lytham Road - Introducing a new up to 2 hours tariff for £2.50
• Talbot Multi-Storey Car Park - Introduce the same tariffs as East Topping Street, Queen Street and West Street.
• Banks St - Introduce the same tariffs as Gynn Square

In relation to Permits, the only proposed changes are as follows:

K Permits:
- Increase the charges for Internal permits (Council staff) from £20.00 to £25.00
- Increase the charges for External permit from £30.00 to £35.00

L Permits:
- Increase the charges for Internal permits (Council staff) from £20.00 to £30.00
- Increase the charges for External permits from £30.00 to £40.00

Temple Street Permits: Reduce the Annual charge from £1,000 to £750 and introduce a Quarterly charge of £200

Does the information submitted include any exempt information?NO
Legal Considerations:
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (particularly ss35, 35C, 46, 46A and 122 and SI 1996/2489 (art 25 notices of variation). The general network management duty under the Traffic Management Act 2004.
Personnel Considerations:
None
Financial Considerations:
The proposals present no foreseeable risk to revenues and are designed to secure and if possible improve the financial position of the Council.
Performance Management Considerations:
None
Risk Management Considerations:
The proposals present no foreseeable risk to revenues and are designed to secure and if possible improve the financial position of the Council.
Relevant Officer:
Paolo Pertica, Head of Neighbourhood Services Town Centre and Promenade.
Relevant Cabinet Member:
Councillor J. Jones
Consultation Undertaken:
None
Background Papers:
Is this a key decision?NO
Is the decision required in less than 5 days?NO
Recommendations:
To agree the schedule of on and off street parking tariffs for each parking area as set out within the attached schedule at Appendix A. To agree the business and residential permit rates as set out within the attached schedule at Appendix B.
Reasons for Recommendations:
The proposed increases balance the need to ensure the service keeps within the Council's proposed Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and the market conditions.
Is the recommendation contrary to a plan or strategy adopted or approved by the Council?NO
Is the recommendation in accordance with the Council’s approved Budget?YES
Other alternative options to be considered:
Not to increase fees To increase fees by a different rate
Policy, Overview, and Scrutiny Committee Chairman (where appropriate)
Date Informed: N/A
Date Approved: N/A
DECLARATION(S) OF INTEREST (if applicable)
None
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely: 1. To agree the schedule of on and off street parking tariffs for each parking area as set out within the attached schedule at Appendix A. 2. To agree the business and residential permit rates as set out within the attached schedule at Appendix B.
Date:7th March 2014
Reason for Decision:
The proposed increases balance the need to ensure the service keeps within the Council's proposed Revenue Budget 2014/2015 and the market conditions.

Date of Publication:		7th March 2014


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