Decision details

Resolved –

a)   approves an increase in the discount for the Minster Badge to 30% of the standard parking charge, from the current 24%. 

Reason: to minimise the impact of parking charges on residents.

b)   maintains existing on-street parking charges on and inside the inner ring road, with the following exception at (c);

Reason: to ensure parking charges reflect the costs of congestion and contribute to Local Transport Strategy objectives.

c)    approves the adjusting of charges in the Micklegate and Priory Street area to the ‘outside the inner ring road’ on-street parking rate, rather than its existing higher city centre rate. This will be reviewed in the future. City centre evening parking rates for this area will still apply.

Reason: To recognise the anomalously low charges in this area previously, and to allow local business time to adjust to future increases in parking rates.

d)   maintains existing charging at all city centre car parks with the exception of Bishopthorpe Road, which it’s proposed is moved in line with charges approved for community car parks at East Parade and Rowntree Park in the council’s 2025-26 Budget.

e)   approves a standard lower rate outside the inner ring road to apply to on-street parking, matching rates at Bishopthorpe Road, East Parade and Rowntree Park Car Parks.

f)     approves that East Parade Car Park should remain matched to the ‘outer’ on-street local parking rate.

Reason: to ensure consistency across out of city centre parking and reflect the role and importance of local shopping areas to York’s economy.

g)   removes the proposed charges for dedicated motorcycle bays.

Reason: to recognise that the motorcycle bays are generally in locations where a car space is not possible. The charge is also inconsistent with the on-street charge arrangements. This will be reviewed at a later date.

h)   increases the discount for Low Emission vehicle permits to 20%, from the current 16% discount.

Reason: to set a discount that better reflects the contribution of all types of vehicles to congestion.

i)     approve that Contract Parking permits are no longer linked to Season Tickets, and will be set at last year’s prices, plus circa 5% increase, with a 20% discount for low emission vehicles.

Reason: to recognise the unique circumstances of the small number of residents who live within the city walls without access to parking.

j)     to undertake a review and develop a policy position around travel to places of worship.

Reason: to ensure consistency of approach and ensure the council is meeting its obligations under the Equalities Act.

k)    should Executive approve a change to the amount paid for the low vehicle emission discount, Contract, Season and ResPark permits holders will be refunded the difference.

Reason: so that any change in policy does not adversely affect residents

l)     To note that, if approved, the new charges will need to be advertised in accordance with legislation, meaning those charges implemented will be subject to a pending review under the Traffic Management Act 2004 Right to Challenge Parking Policies.

Reason: to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.

m)accept the challenge to review parking charges under the Traffic Management Act 2004 in respect of Bishopthorpe Road and initiate the review. 

Reason: to ensure the council responds to the petitions submitted.

n)   To approve that a further report will be brought back to Executive upon the conclusion of the review.

Reason: to set a clear process for carrying out such reviews.

o)    To approve that the parking income budget is not changed at this time, whilst recognising the impact of the proposed changes could be in the region of £115k.

p)   To request that updates on parking usage and income is included in quarterly finance and performance monitoring reports and any variances are considered within the whole council budget.

Reason: to ensure the impact on the parking budget is considered and remedial action is taken if necessary.