This report provides Members with an update regarding the on-going work to

develop a parking strategy for the borough and sets out the results of phase 1 of

public and stakeholder consultation. The report also seeks approval to undertake

phase 2 of consultation.

A further report will be submitted to this Committee in December 2023 for

consideration of the feedback from the phase 2 consultation and seeking approval

for the adoption of a parking strategy

Resolved – that the Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to undertake further consultation in Summer 2023 on the potential interventions (as identified in Section 3.11 of this report) to be considered for inclusion in a Wirral Parking Strategy.

The development of an effective parking strategy is critical to align with and support other Council strategies and plans to encourage and support sustainable economic growth and regeneration of the borough, including the emerging local plan, Birkenhead 2040 and the environment and climate emergency declaration.

A parking strategy will play a critical role to support efficient management of the highway network within the wider context of sustainable economic growth and regeneration.

A parking strategy is required to support the development and implementation of future parking policies and interventions for all modes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is developing the Local Transport Plan 4 for the region which will set out plans, policies and ambitions for transport services and transport investment in the city region until 2040. The Council’s parking strategy will be one of the strategy documents to support the transport plan for the region

The Council could decide not to progress with the further work and consultation to develop a parking strategy. This is not considered an appropriate option as a parking strategy is an important framework to support the management of the highway network and support sustainable economic regeneration. If a parking strategy was not in place this could impact on the success of the Council’s regeneration plans and the ability to support the environment and climate emergency declaration.

The Council could progress the development of a strategy without undertaking further consultation. This option is not considered viable as it is recognised that the views of the residents and stakeholders are of critical importance to support future decision making.