(a)
That
the proposed 2027/28 tariffs for car parks, multi-use parking areas, on-street
parking (set out in Appendices 1A, 1B, 1C of the report to Cabinet of 10
November 2026), be approved as the basis for further public engagement.
(b)
That a
one-year pilot scheme in which Electric Vehicle (EV) drivers will be eligible
for a 15% discount for the Flexi Stay Permit, be approved.
(c)
That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Economy and Environment,
in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Place, regarding:
i.
Adjusting and promoting the
existing resident permit schemes
ii.
Conducting
a public engagement about the parking proposals in this report
iii.
Making possible minor adjustments
to tariffs and maximum length of stay times in each town or car park, in
liaison with local stakeholders
iv.
Improving signage directing
drivers to, and within, car parks
v.
Introducing charging in free car parks
under Dorset Council’s control, for those car parks that are selected and
viable to warrant the investment
vi.
Conducting further feasibility
work to assess options for:
Medium term
-
Solar canopies above car parking
bays
-
Park and Ride options for new
sites
-
Methods
to better utilise underused car
park sites
Long term
-
Multi-storey car parks (MSCPs)
-
Dynamic pricing
(d) That authority be delegated to the Executive
Director for Economy and Environment to prepare a five-year Parking Strategy and
present it to Cabinet for approval.
(e) That the Director for Economy and
Environment should build upon the many car park safety improvements already
implemented, and review car park safety to identify and implement any further
measures needed to keep women and girls safe.
Reason for the decision
The decision enabled
Cabinet to make key decisions about parking tariffs for 2027/28.