Resident's parking policy

Scheme review

It is best practice for a review of a scheme to take place within 18 months of introduction. It will allow us to find out: 

• about parking patterns and levels where the scheme has been implemented 
• about parking patterns and levels on surrounding streets. This is to determine whether significant displacement has taken place 
• if the scheme needs to be extended to surrounding streets
• whether additional bays are required within the existing scheme 

We will report the review to the relevant county councillor with recommendations on any changes.

Enforcement

The cost of enforcement is part of the permit pricing. The level of enforcement depends on the level of non-compliance with the scheme.

A scheme is usually patrolled three to four days a week, with multiple checks on vehicles occurring during the patrol. Patrol patterns are randomised and not pre-released.

Permit types

We intend to use electronic, paperless permits for future schemes. They help to reduce costs, allow better management of the scheme and enable more efficient enforcement.

Scheme management

Operational schemes are managed daily by our parking services team. The county highway asset team manages the initial consultation, design and the TRO processes.

Permit charges

Permits are priced to cover all consultation, implementation, enforcement and maintenance costs. Schemes are delivered and operated at a neutral cost to the council.  We will review permit charges at appropriate intervals and report all changes to the appropriate executive councillor.