Issue - meetings

Purpose of Report

To seek Executive approval for a new fee and charge relating to school parking, for customers who only wanted to use the car parks for short duration drop off school runs.

Decision

(1)  That a new rate for School Parking, as detailed in the report, be approved in principle and added to the Council’s schedule of fees and charges, subject to officers liaising with schools to address any unintended potential consequences.

(2)  That authority be delegated to the Director, in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder, to withdraw the entry from the corporate fees and charges should it prove not to be viable.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

None.

Reasons for the Decision

Parking Services had recently received an enquiry relating to parking for those who were dropping off/picking up from schools.

In some instances, the City of Lincoln Council’s car parks were within walking distance of school, however, as an hourly rate was charged, it was not encouraging for those on a ’school run’.

A special rate charge to apply for short durations at specific times would assist those seeking school parking and thus reduce on-street parking. The permit would only allow parking during term times, restricted to between 0800-0900 and 1530-1630 weekdays. Those with a disabled badge would be given additional time allowance, as it may take longer to do the same tasks.  Officers would liaise with schools on existing parking arrangements to address any unintended potential consequences.  Start and finish times could be flexed to ensure schools were covered by the proposed times of the permit. 

NOTE: Further to Minute 26, Councillor Donald Nannestad left the room for the duration of Minute 28.