Issue - meetings

[Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods.  To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm]

This report recommends changes to some existing parking fees and charges as well as the introduction of some new charges.

The Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm introduced the report which sought approval to commence the statutory notification process required to increase existing parking fees and charges. It also sought approval to commence statutory consultation where required for the introduction of some new charges.

The Cabinet Member and the Assistant Director for Direct Services responded to questions from Councillor Palmer:

-           The 6% increase for hourly visitor permits worked out to roughly 5 pence, which was in line with other changes.

-           The statutory consultation period for parking was usually around 4-6 weeks.

-           In regard to Councillor Palmer’s question on changes to Hornsey High Street, the Cabinet Member requested that the question be sent in writing so that a full response could be provided directly to Councillor Palmer.

RESOLVED

1.         To authorise the publication of Variation Notices issued under Section 46A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, to give effect to the increase to existing parking fees and charges as set out in Appendix A.

2.         To approve the introduction of a 25% diesel surcharge for on street and off-streetcar park charges as set out in Appendix B, subject to the outcome of statutory consultation.

3.         To approve the introduction of Sunday parking charges in those off-street (public) car parks where they currently do not apply as set out in Appendix C, subject to the outcome of statutory consultation.

4.         To approve the introduction of Sunday parking charges in on-street “stop-and-shop” parking bays as set out in Appendix D, subject to the outcome of statutory consultation.

5.         To give delegated authority to the Head of Highways and Parking, consequential on this report to:

·           carry out statutory notification and consultation where required.

·           consider representations received in response to consultation and to report significant or substantial concerns to the relevant decision-maker(s).

·           make traffic management orders, where there are no valid objections.

Reasons for decision

Haringey must ensure appropriate parking fees and charges (permit, on-street and off-street parking prices) are in place to continue to support the Council’s wider traffic management and environmental objectives and obligations.

The Council’s authority to operate and set parking-related charges is defined by legislation. It is important to note that on-street parking charges cannot be set purely and intentionally as a means to raise revenue and charges must have regard to the costs of administration and enforcement.

However, permit and on-street prices can be set to ensure the Council provides suitable and adequate parking facilities on the public highway, whilst ensuring this does not negatively affect traffic flow in the borough. The Council is, therefore, able to set charges to restrain demand and enable a more effective management of its kerbside for wider transport and environmental benefits.

Sections 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (RTRA) provide the Council with the power to control parking by designating on-street parking places, charging for their use and restricting (or providing for) the use of such places by persons holding a permit for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 563