Agenda item

The Executive RESOLVED that

(i)            subject to (ii), between 13 July 2020, or as soon as is practicable after this date, and 13 September 2020, existing parking charges be reintroduced to Knoll Road and Main Square Car Parks;

(ii)           the tariffs for up to 4 hours parking at Knoll Road and Main Square Car Parks remain suspended until 13 September 2020;

(iii)          a further review of re-introducing parking charges be undertaken before 13 September 2020;

(iv)         parking charges remain suspended in the rural car parks beyond 13 July 2020;

(v)          a Parking Subsidy Season Ticket be introduced for a 12 month period at £10 per month on 13 July 2020 or as is practicable after this date;

(vi)         the criteria and eligibility for this Season Ticket be as set out at Annex 2 to the agenda report;

(vii)        the Parking Subsidy Season Ticket be reviewed after 12 months;

(viii)       the continued suspension of tariffs for up to 4 hours parking at Knoll Road and Main Square Car and Parking Subsidy Season Ticket be communicated widely using multiple channels and advertised in the local paper, online and in each car park affected as required by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The Executive received a report proposing the re-introduction of car parking charges in Camberley Town Centre, which had been temporarily suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was noted that it was not proposed to re-introduce charges in the Borough’s out of town car parks at that time.

Having considered the options, it was agreed to reintroduce parking charges to Knoll Road and Main Square Car Parks from 13 July 2020 until 13 September 2020, at which time the suspension of charges would be further reviewed. However, the tariffs for up to 4 hours parking at these Car Parks would remain suspended.

The Executive discussed a proposed Parking Subsidy Season Ticket aimed at lower paid workers and supported its introduction. Members also discussed the Government’s instruction to give NHS and carers free parking. It was agreed to clarify that the term ‘carers’ referred to those employed in a caring capacity.

Members were advised that these decisions would be subject to a Notice of Variation as required by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which could affect the date for implementing these decisions.

RESOLVED that

(i)        subject to (ii), between 13 July 2020, or as soon as is practicable after this date, and 13 September 2020, existing parking charges be reintroduced to Knoll Road and Main Square Car Parks;

(ii)      the tariffs for up to 4 hours parking at Knoll Road and Main Square Car Parks remain suspended until 13 September 2020;

(iii)     a further review of re-introducing parking charges be undertaken before 13 September 2020;

(iv)     parking charges remain suspended in the rural car parks beyond 13 July 2020;

(v)      a Parking Subsidy Season Ticket be introduced for a 12 month period at £10 per month on 13 July 2020 or as soon as is practicable after this date;

(vi)     the criteria and eligibility for this Season Ticket be as set out at Annex 2 to the agenda report;

(vii)   the Parking Subsidy Season Ticket be reviewed after 12 months; and

(viii)  the continued suspension of tariffs for up to 4 hours parking at Knoll Road and Main Square Car and Parking Subsidy Season Ticket be communicated widely using multiple channels and advertised in the local paper, online and in each car park affected as required by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.