Havant Borough Council is pausing the implementation of proposed changes to car parking provision across the borough.

At its Cabinet meeting on 9 July, members voted in favour of a range of changes including the introduction of pay and display charges at five council-owned car parks, and the introduction of parking charges on Sundays.

A 28-day public consultation on the proposed changes was due to be held before any changes were implemented.

However, in light of early feedback from the public and requests from councillors for more information regarding the data used to develop the proposals, the council is pausing the project to review it.

Leader of the council, Councillor Phil Munday, said: “We don’t underestimate how significant these proposed changes are, and we expected a high level of feedback during the statutory consultation, which we would have been required to consider.

“We have already received a substantial amount of feedback from the public though, so it makes sense to stop to review this feedback, alongside our own data, to ensure that any changes are as fair, well-considered and fit for purpose as possible.”

There will be no consultation or changes to parking costs across the borough while the proposals are reviewed ahead of going back before members for determination, likely in a couple of months.

Havant Borough Council 24th July

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