Decision

The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has decided to introduce charges for specified car parks within the borough.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has approved the implementation of charges for specified car parks.

summary: The decision at stake is the introduction of charges for currently free car parks within the borough.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has decided to introduce charges for specified car parks within the borough.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the introduction of charges for previously free car parks, which could impact local residents and businesses.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local residents", "Businesses", "Commuters"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://democracy.stockport.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7688

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways & Transport Services has considered a report providing an overview of those car parks within the borough that are currently free of charge and the rationale for identifying which car parks are proposed to see the introduction of charges.   The report detailed the fair and reasonable approach being applied to the implementation of the proposal, this is in terms of location (e.g. proximity to district centres, commuter use etc), operational impacts on the local area and cost/benefit analysis plus the impact assessments undertaken.   The Cabinet Member for Parks, Highways and Transport Services has then given approval to the implementation of the proposals detailed within the report, including the advertising and creation of an Off-street Parking Places Order containing the provisions stated in Article 4.7 of the report, on the following car parks:   ·         Andrew Street ·         Hibbert/Church Lane ·         Brabyns Brow (Lower) ·         Brabyns Brow (Upper) (Middlers) ·         Brabyns Park (main visitor car park) ·         Brookside Lane ·         Buxton Road (Library) ·         Buxton Road (Medical Centre) ·         Windlehurst Road None. None.

Date of Decision: July 9, 2025