This strategy sets out the aims and objectives in relation to parking in Torbay.

(i)       that the Torbay Council Parking Strategy 2016-2021, as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report, be adopted; and

(ii)      that the Parking Operations Panel and Members involvement in the decision making process be reviewed after one year.

To respond to the consultation on the draft Parking Strategy 2016-2021 and recommend the final document to the Council.

Alternative options were set out in the submitted report but not discussed at the meeting.

The recommendations of the Mayor will be considered at the Council meeting on 22 September 2016.

The Council’s Parking Strategy had been reviewed following the Review of Parking in Torbay, which was completed in March 2016.

The Strategy presented a way forward to provide the fairest and most consistent approach to parking management and provision in Torbay.  It set out the Vision, Values and Aims that underpin the Council’s approach to parking.  It also set out the key work areas that the Council will focus on to take parking services forward over the next five years.

The submitted report also included an officer recommendation regarding use of mobile enforcement cameras which was not supported by the Mayor.

The Mayor considered the recommendation of the Policy Development and Decision Group (Joint Operations Team) made on 14 September 2016 and his decision is set out above.

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