Charges for Little Common car park?
CHARGES look set to be introduced to at least one Bexhill car park in the future.
Councillors on Rother’s Services and Overview Scrutiny Committee meeting voted on Monday evening to go with a recommendation to bring in charges at Little Common.
The proposed fees are £1 for four hours and £2 for all day.
The car park at Manor Barn could also see the same tariffs if Rother talks with Old Town Preservation Society, with a view to the group taking on responsibility, do not succceed.
Car parks in Beeching Road and Sidley would remain free to use. Under the original report, these facilities looked to have the same charges put in as Little Common.
The committee heard that Rother had set up a working party to look into each car park in the district and the problems each community faces.
Cllr Simon Elford, of Bexhill St Michael’s and chairman of the working group, said: “We have tried to simplify parking in Rother. There are different problems in different areas.
“We needed to speak to the relevant people - residents, visitors, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce etc. We had excellent feedback which was very encouraging.”
“We have come up with an excellent plan to offer permits to businesses at an excellent rate.”
Cllr Sam Souster, Rye, asked how projected outgoings such as contract and enforcement teams, ticket machines and new signage would offset any savings.
Head of service Kim Ross said: “Signage etc will be looked at anyway; there is capital set aside. The project has dovetailed at the right time.”
Cllr Paul Lendon, Bexhill St Stephen’s, asked why there was not a flat rate across the whole of Rother.
But Cllr Kathryn Field, Battle, said: “We recognise different communities have different needs for car parking.
“We are supporting the business community as well as the needs of residents and visitors.”
Cllr Sue Prochak, Salehurst, said: “One size does not fit all. I would like to congratulate the working party.”
Originally, Rother was looking to cancel the historic suspension of charges for all car parks in the run-up to Christmas. The new report recommends free parking is reduced from seven days to three.
The committee voted to accept the recommendations of the working party and request that Cabinet approves them.
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