Wealden District Council Proposed Car Parking Order 2014

Status: Closed

Wealden District Council’s current Off Street Car Parking Order (regulations affecting the running of car parks) dates from 1990 and although it has served the Council well it has come to the end of its useful life. Changes in Wealden’s infrastructure and environment have had a major affect on parking, especially within the main towns. As a result a decision to produce a new Off Street Car Parking Order was made to reflect changes in parking requirements and demands and to provide flexibility to reflect local circumstances and needs.

The proposed changes follow consultation with the Chambers of Commerce, Department of Transport, East Sussex County Council, Voluntary Associations and Town/Parish Councils.

The draft Off Street Car Parking Order can be found on the Car Parking section of this website. Hard copy versions are also available at the Council offices in Vicarage Lane, the main libraries in the district and Town and Parish Council offices.

Constructive views on the proposed Off Street Car Parking Order 2014 are invited via email or written letter.

Results reports:

• Off Street Parking Order (2015)

Key findings and changes made:

Wealden District Council has made changes to layouts and timings to some of its Car parks in the District to provide greater flexibility for local users and visitors. Changes in Wealden’s infrastructure and environment have had a major affect on parking, especially within the main towns. As a result a decision to produce a new Off Street Car Parking Order was made to reflect changes in parking requirements and demands and to provide flexibility to reflect local circumstances and needs. The changes follow consultation with: • The Chambers of Commerce • Department of Transport • ESCC • Voluntary Associations • Town/Parish Councils • Members of the Public The new Off Street Parking Order with details relating to public car parks can be found in the Parking, Streets and Travel section of the Council’s website.

Topics covered by this consultation:

Your Council, Transport, Council assets

Consultation Start Date: 04/08/2014

Consultation End Date: 31/10/2014

Results expected by: 16/02/2015

Please note: these dates are subject to change.

Areas covered by this consultation:

Wealden District (All)

Target audience for this consultation:

Wealden Residents, Wealden Businesses, Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations, Visitors to Wealden, Town and Parish Councils, Service Users, Older People, Consultants/Contractors, Carers, Housing Tenants

Frequency of this consultation: One-off

Methods of consultation used:

Postal, Email

What Happens Next?

The proposed Off Street Car Parking Order was approved by Wealden District Council Cabinet (to include Elected Members), prior to consultation. All results/representations received by the closing date 31 October 2014, will be considered by the Portfolio Holder, Elected Members, the Director of Director of Environment & Community Services and senior level staff. Implementation of the new Off Street Car Parking Order 2014 will follow publication of any changes within 14 days of the new Order being signed. The new Order will be published in the local press, car park and entrance roads, Town/Parish Council, Website and hard copy within Reception of Council Offices for 6 weeks. Objectors will be informed of any changes within the 14 days of the new order being signed.