Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was made not to proceed with the implementation of the scheme.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to implement a system of charging variable fees for on-street residents parking permits based on the length of the vehicle.
topline: The Portfolio Holder: Culture & Customers has decided not to implement variable fees for on-street residents parking permits based on vehicle length.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it was based on feedback from a public consultation.
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents with on-street parking permits", "Local businesses", "Council members"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1380
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder: Culture & Customers
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: The Portfolio Holder, having regard to the feedback from the public consultation, is requested not to proceed with the implementation of the scheme to introduce a system of charging variable fees for on-street residents parking permits according to the length of the vehicle to which the permit relates.
Content: The Portfolio Holder, having regard to the feedback from the public consultation, is requested not to proceed with the implementation of the scheme to introduce a system of charging variable fees for on-street residents parking permits according to the length of the vehicle to which the permit relates. That the proposals approved by the Executive in report reference E/24/50 on 11 March 2025 regarding the fees charged and the terms and conditions relating to the size of parked vehicles within the Ipswich Residents’ Parking Scheme do not proceed.  Reason: Having taken into consideration the responses of the public consultation on the proposals.
Date of Decision: September 5, 2025