To consider and approve the recommendation to consult on introducing On Street parking charges in areas on the periphery of the Historic City Core Centre. 

That:

a)    residents and businesses are informally consulted on the proposals to introduce on street parking charges at the locations shown in Appendix A for the reasons set out in this report, and;

b)    the current on street paid parking scheme in Hereford City Centre is extended so that charges for parking apply on Sundays; and

c)    all operational decisions are delegated to the Interim Service Director, Highways and Transport, to progress these proposals including the formal consultation stage, noting a further Cabinet Member decision will be required to formally implement any changes.

1.             Not to progress these on street parking charging proposals on the periphery of Hereford City Centre – This is not recommended as the proposals are in line with the strategic transport objectives and policies set out in the Herefordshire Local Transport Plan 2016 - 2031. These strategic objectives will be undeliverable without the implementation of these proposals amongst other improvements to active and sustainable transport infrastructure within the city.