The flow chart below illustrates the process that is followed by the council from the initial identification of a potential new Controlled Parking Zone through to the eventual rejection or implementation of the scheme.
Complaint of parking difficulties received from residents/local businesses
Area identified as potentially problematic and added to programme for investigation
Surveys show low parking demand or difficulties caused by high amount of resident parking
Extensive parking surveys carried out in a large area to identify who is parking in the area and for how long
No further action
Parking demand confirmed as high and caused by long term non-residential parking
No support for parking controls
Findings reported to residents and businesses. Opinions sought on various solutions. Parking Roadshow tours area to explain options
Residents and businesses show support for parking controls
Scheme designed based on responses and technical information. Approved by the Regeneration and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Public consultation asking occupiers to vote for or against proposed scheme. Parking Roadshow tours area to display plans showing full details and explain the implications of proposals
Committee does not approve scheme
Results of consultation considered by the Regeneration and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee. Boundary of zone establised to include those roads where majority of occupiers want parking controls
Reasons for lack of support considered and, if appropriate, new scheme designed
Proposals withdrawn
Committee approves scheme
Traffic management orders advertised and 21 day objection period observed
Scheme implemented
Objections resolved
Objections considered by the Regeneration and Transport Overview and Scrutiny Committee
