Issue - meetings

This report provides an update regarding on street parking management and enforcement within the borough of Woking.

The Woking Joint Committee agreed that the parking surplus of £87,553 is distributed as follows:

a)    £20,000 to continue to fund an apprentice to assist with ongoing Parking Reviews across the Woking Borough;

b)    £67,553 to supplement the Highways budget for 2018 / 2019.

Reason for the decisions

The above decisions were made in order to assist with enforcement of waiting and parking restrictions resulting in improved road safety, assisting in access of emergency services, improving traffic flow and maintaining access to shops.

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers attending: Ian Reynolds, Parking Services Manager, Woking Borough Council & Geoff McManus, Assistant Director, Woking Borough Council

Petitions, Public Questions, Statements: None

The Parking Services Manager introduced the report, noting that there was a parking surplus in Woking and the Joint Committee were being asked to agree the distribution of said surplus.

Member Discussion – Key Points

1.   Members raised concerns that there were particular controlled parking zones (CPZ) that did not appear to be monitored for enforcement and therefore allowed drivers to park illegally without being prosecuted. The Parking Services Manager confirmed that all areas are monitored on a regular basis. However, as new restrictions have recently been implemented these are not fully enforceable until the correct signage has been installed.

Resolution

The Woking Joint Committee agreed that the parking surplus of £87,553 is distributed as follows:

a)    £20,000 to continue to fund an apprentice to assist with ongoing Parking Reviews across the Woking Borough;

b)    £67,553 to supplement the Highways budget for 2018 / 2019.

The above decisions were made in order to assist with enforcement of waiting and parking restrictions resulting in improved road safety, assisting in access of emergency services, improving traffic flow and maintaining access to shops.