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

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