Decision
Analysis
outcome: The proposed measures to improve parking branding, signage, information, and tariff structures have been approved, along with revised parking tariffs and a new Coach Parking Tariff.
summary: The decision involves modernizing and simplifying parking in Winchester to support the city's movement strategy and improve the customer experience.
topline: The Cabinet Member for the Climate and Nature Emergency Decision Day has decided to modernize and simplify parking in Winchester to support the city's movement strategy and improve the customer experience.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as changes to parking tariffs and zoning can impact residents, businesses, and visitors in Winchester.
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents", "Businesses", "Visitors"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.winchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1490
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Climate and Nature Emergency Decision Day
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: 1. That the positive impact of the existing parking zoning approach in supporting the objectives of the Winchester Movement Strategy, including encouraging greater use of outer parking locations whilst maintaining strong levels of visitor access to the city centre, be noted. 2. That the proposed measures to modernise and simplify the parking offer across Winchester, including improvements to car park branding, signage, customer information and tariff structures, to support a clearer and more customer-focused parking experience, be approved. 3. That the revised package of parking tariffs across the council’s parking estate from November 2026, (subject to statutory consultation, advertisement and consideration of any objections), be approved. 4. That the introduction of a Coach Parking Tariff that is able to reflect seasonal demand (subject to statutory consultation, advertisement and consideration of any objections), be approved. 5. That delegate authority be granted to the Strategic Director with responsibility for parking, to finalise the operational implementation of the approved changes, including signage, branding and customer communications, within the overall policy framework and tariff structure agreed by Cabinet.
Date of Decision: July 14, 2026