Issue - meetings

To consider the financial implications of retaining the Pay and Display car park functions at the Town Hall and Trescott Road (Trafford Park).

(Report attached)

The Committee received a report regarding the Pay and Display Car Parks at the Town Hall and Trescott Road.

Officers reported that the Council currently charges for weekend parking at the Town Hall and Trescott Road via Pay and Display Machines.  The enforcement of the parking charges is carried out, on behalf of the Council, by Wychavon District Council.

Members were informed that the actual income from the two sites had not, and was unlikely to; meet the income targets that were suggested initially by external consultants who had been engaged to advise on the provision and charging for car park facilities.

Officers reported that Wychavon District Council had intimated that they would be interested in purchasing two of the Pay and Display machines.

RECOMMENDED that

1)                 the Pay and Display scheme in the Town Hall and Trescott Road car parks be discontinued so that weekend parking does not incur a charge and that the Traffic Order be varied accordingly; and

RESOLVED that

2)                 the Pay and Display machines be removed and then sold.