Gary McBride, Transport and Environmental Regulations Manager
Ward Implications:
Throughout the Borough
1
Summary
1.1
The policy describes the objectives regarding the provision of off-street car parking throughout the Borough and relates to the Service Plan.
1.2
The policy is regularly reviewed and reported to Members annually with updates
2
Recommendation
2.1
To agree the objectives and support the outcomes through the Service Plan process and the Improvement Board.
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Report
3.1
This policy is intended to describe the objectives of Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough Council regarding the provision of the off-street parking throughout the Borough.
3.2
The policy is reviewed on a regular basis and an updated version is reported to Members annually.
3.3
The policy document details both objectives and strategies. There is a further detailed section on enforcement which prescribes procedures relating to actions in processing appeals received against the issue of Excess Charges.
3.4
The policy contains an assessment which highlights specific action areas and the support required to achieve successful outcomes.
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Implications
4.1
Comments from the Council’s Section 151 Officer
None received
4.2
Comments from the Council’s Monitoring Officer
No comment
4.3
Comments from the Head of Paid Service
Members should consider the policy in making their decision and note that the procedures are provided for information.
4.4
Local Agenda 21
None
4.5
Equality
The provision of parking has been compared to the Councils policy document and meets these requirements
4.6
Crime and Disorder
Improvements to parking provides for a safer environment both for users and in the immediate vicinity and should be encouraged.
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Report Author
5.1
Gary McBride, Transport and Environmental Regulations Manager, Telephone (01289) 301862, Email gmc@berwick-upon-tweed.gov.uk
