Decision details

Approve the introduction of new community disabled parking bays to serve doctors surgeries

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 46 disabled parking bays at 26 locations and to amend/remove parking or parking restrictions where the introduction of new community disabled bays is approved.

Reasons for the decision:

To prioritise parking and safety of disabled residents who visit pharmacies across the borough

Alternative options considered:

A “Do Nothing” approach was considered but not recommended as it would be against the Councils current disabled person parking policy, having due regard to the needs set out in Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 and legal requirements set by Department for Transport (DfT).

Publication date: 01/05/2025

Date of decision: 18/03/2025

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