This report seeks approval for the adoption of a parking strategy proposed to cover public on and off-street parking in Wirral.

Members will recall that on the 19 June 2023 a report was presented to this committee detailing work being undertaken to support the development of the parking strategy, which included surveys and modelling forecasts, reviews of research and best practice from other authorities, and also provided details of the Phase 1 of public and stakeholder consultation.

This earlier work, along with the feedback from a second Phase of public and stakeholder consultation, undertaken between 7 August to 25 September 2023, has been used to produce a parking strategy with the aim that it will support the safe and efficient management of traffic, help the local economy and businesses, and contribute to addressing the environment and climate emergency. The parking strategy is intended to provide a clear framework to manage on and off-street parking in Wirral within a wider context of sustainable economic growth and urban regeneration.