Decision details

1.               To approve and enable the Parking Service to proceed with the realisation of two savings schemes that had been approved by the Council’s Cabinet in 2023/24, namely:  

·      1.1.1 Increase Pen y Gwryd parking fees from £2.00 for half a day and £4.00 for a  
full day to £4.00 for 6 hours and £8.00 for 12 hours. 

·      1.1.2 Increase the price of an Annual Parking Permit from £140 to £145 per year and the price of a Local Parking Permit from £70 to £75 per year. 

2.               To approve and enable the Parking Service to proceed with realising two savings schemes requiring consideration before reaching a final decision in 2024/25, namely:  

·      1.2.1 Extend the enforcement hours of short-stay car parks from 10:00 until 16:30 to 9:00 until 17:00.  

·      1.2.2 Adjustment to Band 2 Long Stay Fees Structure in accordance with what is seen in Appendix A. 

3.               To agree on a 40% increase to all parking fees to enable the Parking Service to meet the income target that is creating a significant shortfall in the budgets. 

4.               ⁠It was noted that should the Cabinet Members decide to approve the savings schemes set out within 1.2.1 and 1.2.2, there will be a 10-day standstill period before the matter can be transferred to the Council's Legal Department in order to carry out a statutory consultation period in accordance with the Local Authority Traffic Orders Regulations.  

5.               It was noted that as part of the consultation period, there will be an essential requirement for the Council to advertise the proposed changes in the local newspapers as well as display the information (including the new fees) in a prominent position in the car parks that will be affected. 

6.               To confirm the intention to proceed with the preparations to implement all changes from 1st April 2025.