Off-street parking debate
Presenting a report on the new legislation’s impact, a Council officer said that there were concerns over the ‘potentially significant downward adjustment of capital values’ and lower generated income caused by recent reductions in parking charges.
Members heard that the consultation paper also referred to the potential appointment of parking attendants by Councils after existing contracts between the DRD and private sector providers expire in 2016.
The report suggested that co-operation between the DRD and Council would be needed in the future regarding disabled parking provision, loading bays and parking facilities to enhance the economy.