CER27 - Financial Savings 2021-22 - Parking Permit Charge
| Title | CER27 - Financial Savings 2021-22 - Parking Permit Charge |
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| Aims and Objectives | The aim of this assessment is to consider the impact of introducing a charge to cover the cost of administering resident parking schemes. Through the introduction of a charge to cover the cost of administering resident parking schemes, a saving of £0.050m can be realised in 2021/2022. It is proposed that a charge of £20 per permit is introduced, which will be valid for two years. The charge reflects full cost recovery. At present, there are around 5,000 permits in issue. The Council's Road Safety Forum of 30 October 2019 supported charging for parking permits. Current charging rates for other Councils are as follows: North Lanarkshire Council - £60 Glasgow City Council - £285 for city centre locations and £85 for small zones Edinburgh Council - £35 to £95, depending on the area and engine size This proposal can realise a saving of £0.050m 2021/2022. |
| Conclusion | It is proposed that a charge of £20 per permit is introduced, which will be valid for two years. The charge reflects full cost recovery. At present, there are around 5,000 permits in issue. Current charging rates for other Councils are as follows: North Lanarkshire Council - £60 Glasgow City Council - £285 for city center locations and £85 for small zones Edinburgh Council - £35 to £95, depending on the area and engine size This proposal can realise a saving of £0.050m 2021/2022. It is unlikely that there will be any specific impact on people in any of the protected characteristics in relation to this proposal. Applicants for a parking permit may identify across a range of protected characteristics, however if this proposal is accepted it will apply to everyone who applies for a parking permit with the exception of people with disabilities who hold a Blue Badge. The impact will be monitored by measuring the number of permits issued and any redistribution of vehicles due to the introduction of charges. The information will not be published - it will be used for parking demand management that may be as a result of some residents, who currently take up the offer of four free permits, choosing not to pay for four permits. The outcome of this could be an increase in vehicles being parked out-with the permit required zone. Any increase of parking in these areas could lead to issues in those streets. |
| Completion date | 24/2/21 |
| Contact Email address | equalities@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |