Decision details

Agreed

That the following be approved:-

(1)     the adoption of a linear approach to parking tariffs in order to simplify the pricing structure and encourage increased visitor dwell time, as set out in table below:-

(2)        the extension of the new linear tariff to midnight at Mary Arches, Guildhall and John Lewis car parks, replacing the current £2.00 evening parking charge at Mary Arches Street after 6pm, subject to approval of the business case to extend staffed evening parking facilities at these sites;

(3)        the operation of Mary Arches Street and Guildhall car parks until midnight and John Lewis until 9pm, monitoring demand at John Lewis to ensure closing time remains proportionate to demand; 

(4)        the re-designation of Topsham Quay as a long stay car park;

(5)        the re-designation of Haven Road car park to offer both long stay and local rate parking options;

(6)        to facilitate, and better advertise, long stay parking (up to 3 days) at Tappers Close car park to encourage rail use at adjacent station;

(7)     to maintain, but not extend, existing resident and business annual season ticket schemes to support city centre living and smaller businesses;

(8)        to increase the cost of an annual season ticket from £260.00 to £300.00 per quarter to help encourage commuter use of public transport;

(9)        to continue to offer free parking support to Blue Badge holders in all Pay & Display car parks and to consult with appropriate groups to better understand why certain disabled parking areas are underused; and

(10)      with the exception of Mary Arches Street, Guildhall and John Lewis, the current charging hours of 8am to 6pm in all Exeter car parks and 9am to 5pm in all Topsham car parks be maintained.

Reason for Decision:

As set out in the report.