APPENDIX 2

MINUTE OF THE EXECUTIVE – 30 JUNE 2004

22. ISLAND RESIDENTS’ PERMIT FOR LEISUE CAR PARKS

Members were reminded that at the Executive on 2 June 2004 some amendments were approved to the Parking Places Order among them that the introduction of charges adjacent to leisure facilities be deferred pending further investigation.

The Portfolio Holder briefly outlined a programme of investigations and consultation needed before an Island wide Resident Parking Permit could be implemented. The current aim was to introduce a scheme with a more limited scope as soon as possible. This would enable concerns expressed about the increased costs to visit recreational and leisure facilities as a result of the implementation of the Parking Places Order to be addressed. It was proposed that a £50 charge be made for the remainder of the financial year for Island residents to park at the Council’s car parks adjacent to leisure facilities which were included in the recent Parking Places Order for the first time. Some members expressed concern that this may discourage people using the leisure facilities or encourage them to seek similar facilities elsewhere. However, this view was balanced by the need to encourage people to use other forms of transport than the car.

RESOLVED :

THAT a limited resident permit scheme be introduced together with the new charges.