Decision details

To consider objections from the statutory consultation undertaken between 1 October 2025 to 22 October 2025, for the proposed new and relocation of dedicated disabled bays as part of Batch 2 - 2025/2026

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 15 locations detailed in Table 1
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
•14 new dedicated disabled bays
•1 conversion 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 not align to the Council’s Parking Strategy and our Parking Schemes – Resident Engagement Policy, and guidance issued by Department for Transport (DfT).

Publication date: 26/01/2026

Date of decision: 15/01/2026

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