To receive the outcome of the consultation and adopt the Parking Strategy.

That the proposal to develop a Parking Strategy for Central Bedfordshire be approved using a phased approach:

·         Phase One: Develop and agree a three year Parking Management Strategy (2018-2021); and

·         Phase Two: Develop and agree a broader Central Bedfordshire Parking Strategy (2021-2035) aligned to the Local Plan and revised Planning Design Guide.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Community Services that set out the proposal to develop a Parking Strategy for Central Bedfordshire using a phased approach.  The first phase would be to produce a Parking Management Strategy that would focus on the ‘here and now’ issues in response to residents’ concerns.  The second phase would be to develop a broader Parking Strategy that would align with the Local Plan and revised Planning Design Guide.

Reason for decision:  To deliver an interim Parking Management Strategy to allow time for the wider strategic documents and plans to be completed.

RESOLVED

that the proposal to develop a Parking Strategy for Central Bedfordshire be approved using a phased approach:

·         Phase One: Develop and agree a three year Parking Management Strategy (2018-2021); and

·         Phase Two: Develop and agree a broader Central Bedfordshire Parking Strategy (2021-2035) aligned to the Local Plan and revised Planning Design Guide.

The decision was unanimous.