The Lead Commissioner for Transport and Technology introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Place, which provided 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.

Members discussed the report and noted that some car parks were significantly underused and opportunities for rationalisation. Residents Controlled parking zones, especially in busy areas around Schools were flagged as something that needs addressing and traffic displacement. Also discussed was dynamic pricing and price management as well as the possible impact on local shopping areas. Members queried the consultation process and getting the comms right, this included adding a section on the Council Website about current consultation.

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.