Issue - meetings

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Environment to amend restrictions to Southgate St car park to accommodate permit holders only between 8am and 5pm

A report recommending a change to the terms of conditions of Southgate Street car park was approved on 15 August 2025 to amend the northern section of the car park to permit holder A only between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. For the remainder of the operational hours the car park would remain as pay and display for public use. A copy of the approved report was attached in Appendix A

One objection was received to the initial proposal citing lack of consultation, negative impact on library staff who work evenings, as well as unfair prioritization of staff. A copy of the objection was attached at Appendix B and the Council’s response to the objection was attached at Appendix C.

The objector was asked to confirm by 22nd October if they wished to continue with the objections to the proposals. No response was received.

The amendment is less restrictive than the initial proposal advertised and as such the hours can be amended by the Highway Regulation Committee by a formal decision, without the need for further public consultation.

Options considered:

Option 1: Continue with the current permit holders only times of 8am – 6pm.

Option 2: Amend the permit holders only times to 8am – 5pm

RESOLVED: That the Deputy Chief Executive be requested to approve Option 2 and it be implemented on site.