Decision

The Cabinet Member for Governance, Finance and Risk has decided to approve free parking in selected car parks in Crediton, Cullompton, and Tiverton leading up to Christmas in 2025.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations for free parking on the specified dates were approved.

summary: The decision at stake is whether to allow free parking in certain car parks in Crediton, Cullompton, and Tiverton on specific dates leading up to Christmas in 2025.

topline: The Cabinet Member for Governance, Finance and Risk has decided to approve free parking in selected car parks in Crediton, Cullompton, and Tiverton leading up to Christmas in 2025.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves balancing the needs of local retailers for increased trade during the festive period with potential concerns about traffic congestion and parking availability for residents.

affected_stakeholders: ["Local retailers", "Residents", "Visitors"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://democracy.middevon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1315

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Governance, Finance and Risk

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To allow for free parking within Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton on the below dates during the lead up to the Christmas period in 2025:   22 November 29 November 06 December 13 December 20 December   Applicable in the following car parks:   Crediton - St Saviours Way (High Street)   Cullompton - Station Road   Tiverton - Multi-storey car park

Content: To allow for free parking within Crediton, Cullompton and Tiverton on the below dates during the lead up to the Christmas period in 2025:   22 November 29 November 06 December 13 December 20 December   Applicable in the following car parks:   Crediton - St Saviours Way (High Street)   Cullompton - Station Road   Tiverton - Multi-storey car park The Economic and Assets PDG asked that the Permit proposals be further reviewed by the Car Parking Consultative Group in September, therefore a delegated decision for Christmas Parking days was required to allow time and to enhance trade over the festive period for local retailers.  

Date of Decision: August 12, 2025