Decision details

Purpose of report: Current residents parking policy will be affected resulting in minor changes to the pricing structure for low emission vehicles.

Members are asked to: Consider to what extent, if any, the emissions policy element currently in operation within residents parking should be expanded.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the review of the Council’s Residents’ Parking Scheme and the new schemes in Edinburgh and Richmond be noted.

                        (ii)        That the changes to the Residents’ Parking Scheme outlined in Option B in the report (including an additional premium of £18 to be paid for all passes issued to owners of vehicles in VED bands J-M, together with a freeze on the current price of low emission and standard car rate permits) be approved for introduction from the beginning of the new financial year, and that the impact of the changes be monitored.

                        (iii)       That Officers be requested to include vehicles over 5 metres long in the premium category for parking permits.

                        (iv)       That the collection of vehicle specific data for the scheme over the next twelve months be approved and that consultation be carried out on a potential Residents’ Parking low emissions scheme for York.

                        (v)        That a further report, which considers the implications of a low emission scheme, be prepared for the Executive .

REASON:      In order to enhance and increase the influence of an already comparatively favourable emission discount system and to make the best use of available resources whilst taking considerable steps towards achieving the Council’s own targets on improving air quality and tackling congestion, maintaining York’s position at the forefront of CO₂ emission reduction schemes and bringing the current discount policy further in line with Government aspirations on reduced vehicle emissions.