Agenda item

The Business Portfolio Holder reported that, as part of the Surrey Heath Parking Strategy, the management of all car parks was reviewed annually. Following a recent review and customer feedback, he proposed the reduction of the maximum stay on Wilton Road to 5 hours, except for permit holders, with no return for the remainder of the day, except for permit holders. This would provide customers with greater access to this car park and local facilities.

The car park had 80 spaces and 5 disabled bays, but was being used by several commercial businesses for all day parking to support their own business interests, rather than to support local trade or facilities. This often conflicted with short stay visitors who wished to use local facilities and impacted in particular on the Recycling Centre and the Indoor Bowls Club.

The Executive noted Members’ concerns on the need to ensure that the proposed changes would have no impact on the St Georges Estate. Councillor Fennell gave assurances that any impacts would be kept under review. He also reminded Members that the proposed changes would be the subject of a public consultation, which would include businesses on the Estate. Any concerns arising from the consultation would be reported back to the Executive.

Resolved, that the maximum stay on Wilton Road car park be reduced to 5 hours, except for permit holder and no return, except for permit holders for all day.