Decision details
Approval for the introduction of new dedicated disabled parking bays batch 4 for financial year 2023/2024
Decision Maker: Head of Highways and Parking
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
Approve to implement the proposed changes to
disabled parking at 28 locations detailed in Table
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
• 24 new dedicated disabled bays
• 4 conversions of existing disabled bays to dedicated
disabled parking bays
• Remove controlled parking zone restrictions where the
introduction of new dedicated disabled bays is approved.
Reasons for the decision:
To prioritise parking and safety of disabled
residents who live in the affected roads
Alternative options considered:
A “Do Nothing” approach was
considered but not recommended as it would be against the Councils
current dedicated disabled person parking policy and legal
requirements set by Department for Transport (DfT).
Publication date: 23/05/2024
Date of decision: 21/05/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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