Draft Parking Review On Street Order Amendment (REF0034IM)
Statutory advertisement of On-street Parking Places amendment and tariff changes.
Consultation status Results expectedActivity closed.
Background
The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 allows West Berkshire Council to create Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) within the district. TROs allow us to place controls on parking in council-run car parks and on roads, setting conditions about parking. These conditions might include:
- a parking charge being applied
- a permit requirement
- restrictions on how long a vehicle may park for
The TROs may apply only in certain areas of car parks or roads, and/or on certain days and times. We are consulting on drafted amendments to the Order for on-street parking at various locations across West Berkshire.
What we are proposing
As resolved by the Full Council meeting on Thursday, 29 February 2024, this draft TRO proposes to make the following amendments to the West Berkshire District Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading, Parking Places and Residents' Parking) (Consolidation) Order 2009 (Amendment No. 34) Order 202:
To amend Schedule 2 of the Principal Order (the plans) with amendments to the operational days and hours.
Schedule 3 of the Principal Order is also amended with revised parking charges to include amendments to the Daily Charges, Sunday Daytime and Evening charging across all locations Charging Days and Charging Hours section of Schedule 3 to the Principal Order as set out below. Clarity has also been provided with a 'maximum period that vehicles can be parked' which equates to the full evening charge period plus the maximum stay daytime charge period.
It is proposed to revoke Amendments 21 and 25 [A] as the content of these would be replaced by the revised Schedules 2 and 3.
These changes are designed to provide a charging regime that is consistent across the whole of the district and to generate income to continue to provide maintenance and enforcement activity, to support the district's economy, noting the Department of Transport statutory guidance which states that enforcement authorities should aim to increase compliance with parking restrictions through clear, well designed, legal and enforced parking controls.
You can view/download the statement of reasons, notice of proposal, draft order and maps of the areas affected through the links below:
Why we want your views
We'd like to know whether you'd like to express your support or objection, record a neutral position, or make a general comment on the introduction of these proposals.
Please note: We are not seeking views on the revised parking charges. These have already been consulted on as part of the Budget Proposal for 2024/25 on the restructure of parking fees and charges consultation. We welcome all comments on the introduction of new parking restrictions on evenings and weekends.
How to take part
If you'd like to comment on the proposal, please complete our survey by midnight on Friday, 13 September 2024. It should take about 5 minutes.
You may also comment by email to parking@westberks.gov.uk or in writing to Mr Ian Martinez, Parking Services, West Berkshire Council, Council Offices, Market Street, Newbury, RG14 5LD.
Please quote the reference number (REF0034IM) on any correspondence. All representations must be with us by Friday, 13 September 2024.
If you have any questions about this consultation, please email parking@westberks.gov.uk
What happens next
All comments and objections we receive will be taken into account, and a report submitted in September 2024 for consideration by Councillor Stuart Gourley, Executive Portfolio Holder for Environment and Highways, who will decide how to proceed.
If the decision is taken to approve the proposal, the amendments to the Order will be sealed and come into effect in October 2024.
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