Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That Gosport Borough Council be informed that the County Council would wish to see a full justification for removing parking charges prior to considering any permanent consent for an enabling revision to the Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent Parking Order.

In the event that a change to the current Order is sought, to allow free car parking and a maximum two hour stay in certain town centre car parks, the County Council consents to the scheme, on a temporary basis and subject to conditions as follows:

(i) the consent would be for an initial 12 month period; and

(ii) the carrying out of surveys prior to the introduction of the scheme and ongoing monitoring to properly assess the effects of the scheme is required.

2. Reason

2.1 District and Borough Councils are required by legislation to seek the County Council's consent for the introduction of or variations to Parking Orders governing the management of off-road car parks. Gosport Borough Council has sought consent for a variation to the Order covering Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent car parks. The variation is to remove charges in short-stay car parks in Gosport town centre.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 The option of refusing consent was considered but rejected because it does not take adequate account of local views or aspirations. The option of giving a permanent consent was rejected in the absence of sufficient detailed justification.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor M J Kendal

Executive Member for Environment

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