Issue - meetings

Decision:

Having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment:

·        That the following options contained within the circulated report (14 September 2023), be approved: Option 1, Option 1B, Option 3, Option 4, Option 5, Option 6 and Option 7.

·        In addition, that the recommendations received at the Special Environment, Regeneration and Streetscene Services Scrutiny Committee held on 28 July 2023 be approved as follows:

1.   That when the legal orders are advertised, to change the off-street car parking order and on-street traffic orders, residents and businesses will have the opportunity to raise any objections which will be brought back to a future meeting for Members consideration before any changes are implemented.

2. That subject to available funding, a feasibility study would be considered to be undertaken to review the operational hours of the Neath pedestrianised zone, which will be considered against all other priorities within the Highways Capital Programme; or as suggested by Members, any other regeneration grants that become available which would be subject to a future report to Members.

3. That a review be undertaken in October 2024, six months after all recommendations have been fully implemented during April 2024, to allow time for measureable data to be obtained over the summer period.

4. That a Visitors Parking Permit, that would cover all car parks and attractions in the county (to include country parks), be explored further in conjunction with the country parks management.

Reason for Decision:

The new fees and charges sought to address the outstanding maintenance issues in the authorities’ car parks and reducing the inyear budget pressures within parking services. Also, ensuring Neath Port Talbots car parks remained operational allowing the local environment and amenities to be enjoyed by future generations.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ended at 9am, Monday 18 September 2023.