Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport seeking approval for the revised Residents Parking Policy concerning implementing or amending parking restrictions in residential areas outside the city centre following the Resident Parking Zone review.

To adopt the proposed Residents Parking Policy.

Southampton City Council’s existing parking policies relating to residential areas are drawn from the existing document (as published in 2008). With the benefit of views expressed through the 2014 consultation, there is an opportunity to update the policy to address the needs of residents. The proposed Residents Parking policy provides a consistent framework for resolving residential parking issues and identifying which groups should be eligible for parking permits. There are also some policy issues where residents would benefit from greater clarity.

To continue with the existing policy document. This will make it difficult for the public to engage with parking issues in their area and leave some issues open to interpretation.