To approve the Parking Strategy consultation approach.

That the Parking Strategy be approved for public consultation.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Community Services that highlighted the need for a Parking Strategy to help effectively manage parking across Central Bedfordshire.  The report set out the methodology and timescales for producing the Strategy.

In response to a question, the Deputy Executive Member for Community Services agreed to give a written response on the issue of parking outside schools and the proposed approach to tackling this area of concern.  The management and enforcement of parking had been greatly impacted by the restricted use of CCTV cameras and any proposals made would have to take this constraint into account.

Reason for decision:  To enable the effective and safe operation of the roads in Central Bedfordshire.

RESOLVED

that the Parking Strategy be approved for public consultation.