A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to future car parking provision in the city.
The City Council is considering amending some aspects of car parking in Exeter to support its key priorities while ensuring it is able to balance its budget.
Some of the changes proposed are in direct response to calls from the business community to address difficult trading conditions and wider economic challenges city centres face.
Car park income supports the delivery of a wide range of services that attract people to live, work and visit Exeter.
The Parking Places Order 2024 consultation invites suggestions on how the Council can achieve its projected car park income while at the same time supporting its Net Zero ambitions.
The Council operates more than 40 car parks across four zones in Exeter and advertises the different costs of each one on its website.
The proposed changes include:
- Setting aside £100,000 for maintenance and improvements to city centre car parks
- Introducing residential parking permits for those living within the immediate vicinity of Belmont Road Park Car Park
- Changes to the cost of a seasonal, residential, and business parking permits
- Changes in car parking charges to support a strong city centre by ensuring sufficient space is available with turnover of spaces
- The introduction of a one-hour charge for car parks located in Zone 2
- Amending the hours of the John Lewis Car Parks to 8am to midnight
- Introducing charges to car parks at Pinhoe Railway Station, Bridge Road, Riverside Leisure Centre, Wonford Sports Centre and Exeter Arena to ensure they are used by their intended customers
- Introducing new temporary parking provision at the former bus station site in Paris Street
Posters are being displayed in car parks highlighting the proposed changes, partner organisations are being contacted directly and residents who may be impacted by the Belmont Road permits are receiving letters.
Everyone is encouraged to share their views through an online consultation on the Council’s website which details the proposals and asks for feedback.
More details of the proposed changes can be found on the Council’s website: (Public Pack)Agenda Document for Executive, 13/08/2024 17:30 (exeter.gov.uk)
To take part in the online consultation visit the Council’s website: Parking Places Order 2024 Consultation - Exeter City Council
Information gained will be used to inform the 2024 Parking Places Order and will be reported to the Council’s Executive later in the autumn.
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