To agree the proposed car parking charges for 2017-2018.  To seek agreement for funds to undertake car park improvement works.

Decision

That the committee:-

(a)          Approve a once off maintenance budget from the General Reserves of £100,000 to enable immediate repairs and upgrades that are essential to be carried out within the car parks during this current financial year.

(b)          Approve a once off £200,000 from the General reserves for implementing during this financial year planned specified works that were necessary to improve the condition and safety of the car parks.

(c)          Revisit car parks that are loss-making or free for a further report in December 2016, following consultation with the Policy Development or Scrutiny & Performance Committees.

(d)          Approve, until further discussions have taken place with Dorset County Council, the free use for residents of on street parking permits of Pavilion Swannery and the Nothe car parks during events that necessitate the closure of residential roads within the Town council and harbour areas.