Aspirations for 2023/24
The core aim of Parking Services is to:
- maintain the efficient flow of traffic along the highway
- improve its operational efficiencies
This will involve taking a detailed approach as to how the service is delivered.
We aim to:
- make improvements to operations to improve the customer experience
- be the benchmark for other local authorities operating outside of London
Additional aims
1. Digital technology
We want to move the service into the future by taking full advantage of digital technology. As one of the council’s visions, we want the service to be “Connected and Smart” for ease of accessibility.
2. 10-year parking plan
We have started to develop and aim to deliver a 10-year parking strategy.
3. Development and adaptation
We want to continue to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the city:
- new parking initiatives and permit categories to support the local economy
- introducing measures to prevent unauthorised parking and damaging of verges
- introduce measures to improve non-compliance at banned turns/no-entry/bus stop locations
- improvements and maximisation of parking spaces in car parks and in local areas
- collaborating with colleagues to introduce safety schemes in and around our schools where parking can seriously impact safety
- the creation of additional parking spaces within high footfall areas
- to ensure the use of all parking spaces available
4. Increased enforcement
We want to increase enforcement activities to remove nuisance vehicles from our roads by lifting and impounding. This includes debts related to foreign registered vehicles.
5. Illegal parking
Vehicles parking on grass verges and the pathways has become an increasing problem. Unfortunately, the legislation that would allow enforcement of this still sits with the House of Lords. Once the legislation becomes law, we will look at our powers to deal with this.
6. Review of parking charges
We need to consider:
- whether charging is appropriate, and
- support local businesses where possible