THE PROVISION OF PHYSICAL PARKING PERMITS
To be moved by Councillor Kyle
Green
Seconded by Councillor Debbie
Davies
Council notes
that:
- Virtual permits are more environmentally friendly than physical
permits
- Virtual permits provide a cost saving for the council compared
to physical permits
- Not
all residents of (or visitors to) parking permit areas run by
Bradford Council have access to the internet or the capability to
use the internet which would stop them successfully using virtual
permits
- The
majority of those who are unable to use the internet are likely to
be those who are most likely to suffer from social isolation and
require visitors. As well as this a recent ONS survey found that
there are still many adults aged 55 years and over who have not
used the internet in the last three months which could mean virtual
only permits are in breach of the 2010 Equality Act.
This
Council resolves to
- continue to use virtual permits and encourage the use of them
where possible
·
make available the use of physical parking permits
where there are those who feel unable to use virtual
permits.
Decision:
Resolved –
Council notes that:
- Applications for residential parking permits have been online
for a number of years without issue, similar to the
government’s provision of vehicle tax.
- More and more local authorities have moved to or are moving to
virtual permits.
- Virtual permits provide a number of benefits over traditional
paper permits:
- Reduced penalty charge notices issued for failure to display
permit, as residents no longer have to remember to display their
permit
- No charges for replacing lost or damaged permits
- No forged permits
- Reduced use of paper
- More effective enforcement as number plates can be scanned by
mobile enforcement to identify streets with larger numbers of
non-permit cars
- Reminders will be sent prior to the expiry of all
permits – a feature which has long been requested by
residents.
- As with the online application process, residents with no
internet access will be able to ring Parking Services to apply for
a permit, update their details, add on visitors or get additional
support. The use of virtual permits should represent no barrier for
residents without access to the internet.
This
Council resolves to:
- Continue the planned introduction of virtual
permits.
·
Ensure local councillors are briefed on
the changes ahead of the roll-out, and residents are provided with
all the necessary information and support to make the transition to
virtual permits as easy as possible.
ACTION:
Strategic Director Place
Minutes:
A motion was moved by Councillor Kyle
Green.
An amendment moved by Councillor Ross-Shaw, as
set out in the resolution below, was carried.
Resolved –
Council notes that:
- Applications for residential parking permits have been online
for a number of years without issue, similar to the
government’s provision of vehicle tax.
- More and more local authorities have moved to or are moving to
virtual permits.
- Virtual permits provide a number of benefits over traditional
paper permits:
- Reduced penalty charge notices issued for failure to display
permit, as residents no longer have to remember to display their
permit
- No charges for replacing lost or damaged permits
- No forged permits
- Reduced use of paper
- More effective enforcement as number plates can be scanned by
mobile enforcement to identify streets with larger numbers of
non-permit cars
- Reminders will be sent prior to the expiry of all
permits – a feature which has long been requested by
residents.
- As with the online application process, residents with no
internet access will be able to ring Parking Services to apply for
a permit, update their details, add on visitors or get additional
support. The use of virtual permits should represent no barrier for
residents without access to the internet.
This
Council resolves to:
- Continue the planned introduction of virtual
permits.
·
Ensure local councillors are briefed on
the changes ahead of the roll-out, and residents are provided with
all the necessary information and support to make the transition to
virtual permits as easy as possible.
ACTION:
Strategic Director Place