Decision details

To consider the proposal to align Rother District’s permit structure and tariffs to those currently being used in Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District. Introducing tariffs based on vehicle emissions, with higher emitting vehicles being charged more for permits than those producing less emissions. To consider the proposed increase of pay and display charges by 45% in Rother District to encourage alternative travel modes.

29.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

DECISIONS

29.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Note the proposals to increase parking pay and display charges and the proposed changes to permit charges in Rother District; and

2) Agree to consult on the proposals outlined in the report.

REASONS

29.3     The consultation will seek to understand people’s views on the Council’s proposed approach to the management of parking demand in Rother through the increase in on-street pay and display parking tariffs and parking permit charges. The consultation will also look to better understand whether these proposed changes will encourage drivers to use sustainable forms of transport and/or to use vehicles that emit lower levels of pollutants.

29.4     The consultation will be available on the Council’s consultation hub website, which will be promoted to stakeholders, residents and traders. The feedback received through the consultation process will be presented alongside an Equalities Impact Assessment, to inform the Lead Member’s final decisions about the proposals.