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A draft parking strategy and action plan to ensure there remains a well-managed supply of public car parking facilities for Lancaster City Centre was approved for consultation at a meeting of Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet (Thursday, March 7 2024).
The strategy aims to provide reassurance to both businesses and community stakeholders that the council can provide sufficient parking spaces whilst maintaining its overarching commitment to climate action and delivering other priorities such as new homes for local people.
Through its declared Climate Emergency, the council also recognises the need to support the transitioning to an accessible and inclusive low-carbon and active transport system, promoting cycling, walking and increased use of public transport.
The strategy aims to strike a balance in future provision so that:
Car parks are in the right place, reducing need for vehicle circulation through and around the city centre.
Sufficient parking options are available to service the needs of the evening and cultural economy.
The Offer is of a good quality, safe and attractive to customers.
Blue badge holders and those with greater accessibility needs are provided for.
Future sustainable transport strategy and development proposals recognise the continuing and necessary role of car parking availability for the city centre.
The permanent car park offer is fit for the future; particularly for the use of electric vehicles and better accommodates alternative transport modes (cycle parking/car share hubs) and active/low emission travel amenity.
In all actions, it will be essential that the city council works closely with Lancashire County Council as the highways and transport authority to explicitly integrate the long-term planning, placement, and types of parking facilities into the sustainable travel and transport policy agenda for the city.
Responding to the consultation
We are asking for comments on the detail of the draft Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy.
Before responding to this consultation please read the strategy and action plan.
The closing date for reponses: 12 noon Monday 13 May 2024.
The results from the consultation will be presented to elected councillors to help make informed decisions for the Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy.
A draft parking strategy and action plan to ensure there remains a well-managed supply of public car parking facilities for Lancaster City Centre was approved for consultation at a meeting of Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet (Thursday, March 7 2024).
The strategy aims to provide reassurance to both businesses and community stakeholders that the council can provide sufficient parking spaces whilst maintaining its overarching commitment to climate action and delivering other priorities such as new homes for local people.
Through its declared Climate Emergency, the council also recognises the need to support the transitioning to an accessible and inclusive low-carbon and active transport system, promoting cycling, walking and increased use of public transport.
The strategy aims to strike a balance in future provision so that:
Car parks are in the right place, reducing need for vehicle circulation through and around the city centre.
Sufficient parking options are available to service the needs of the evening and cultural economy.
The Offer is of a good quality, safe and attractive to customers.
Blue badge holders and those with greater accessibility needs are provided for.
Future sustainable transport strategy and development proposals recognise the continuing and necessary role of car parking availability for the city centre.
The permanent car park offer is fit for the future; particularly for the use of electric vehicles and better accommodates alternative transport modes (cycle parking/car share hubs) and active/low emission travel amenity.
In all actions, it will be essential that the city council works closely with Lancashire County Council as the highways and transport authority to explicitly integrate the long-term planning, placement, and types of parking facilities into the sustainable travel and transport policy agenda for the city.
Responding to the consultation
We are asking for comments on the detail of the draft Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy.
Before responding to this consultation please read the strategy and action plan.
The closing date for reponses: 12 noon Monday 13 May 2024.
The results from the consultation will be presented to elected councillors to help make informed decisions for the Lancaster City Centre Car Parking Strategy.
Please note that it is not possible for anonymous representations to be considered. Comments may be published on the Council’s website. Address and contact details will be removed from published responses, however, your name and any other information you choose to provide in your comments (including any information which allows people to identify you) may be published. The Council reserves the right not to publish or take into account any representations which it considers offensive or defamatory. By submitting a representation you confirm that you agree to this and accept responsibility for your representations. More on the privacy statement
