Issue - meetings

Report from Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change & Operations is attached.

Councillor Alan Quinn, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations, presented a report regarding  proposed changes to the charges for Resident Parking Permits. He advised that the last increase in charges was approximately four years ago and these current changes reflected the growing pressures and costs on that service. In response to Members’ questions, it was noted that residents’ comments and suggestions were always considered wherever we could be better or fairer while in balance with the financial outlook and ensuring the service was covering its costs. With regards to specific family circumstances, Councillor Quinn gave assurances that discretion would always be used on a case by case basis for those in need.

Decision:

Cabinet considered the feedback from the consultation and approved the recommendation for the changes to resident parking permits.

Reasons for the decision:

The Council is under significant financial pressure and the changes proposed brings the organisation in line with other areas within Greater Manchester. Should this not be approved then the projected savings will have to be recovered from other areas.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

N/A.