Parking Charter and Objectives of Parking Control
The Council's approach to parking enforcement is to be fair but firm and the Council's parking charter outlines how we intend to deliver the best possible service to motorists.
Fair
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We will explain and communicate the parking rules
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Where possible we will photograph parking contraventions to support the issue of a penalty charge notice
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We will regularly monitor traffic signs and road markings to help motorists parking throughout the city
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We will review parking services regularly to see how they can be improved
Firm
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We will take consistent enforcement action to deter inconsiderate parking
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We will pursue people who try and evade penalty charges to recover debt owed to the Council
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We will work with the police to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and to protect our parking attendants against abuse and violence
Best possible service
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We will reply quickly to representations against penalty charge notices whilst fully investigating motorists' comments
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We will aim to get penalty charge notices right first time using accurate "hand-held" technology
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We will develop on-line services to improve customer access to information
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We will develop the on-street parking service to include: Blue Badge enforcement, school patrols, advice and information and assistance at special events
Parking attendants will adopt a helpful attitude and a consistent approach to enforcement in order to encourage lawful and considerate parking. Our customer promise is we will always:
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Be professional, fair and courteous
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Be polite, calm and understanding
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Be open and honest
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Offer advice on the appeals procedure if requested
Objectives of Parking Control
The Council's parking control objectives are to:
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Minimise the use of vehicles in the busiest and congested areas at what experience and research shows to be the most appropriate times;
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At the same time provide sufficient short-stay parking facilities to support shops/commercial organisations and leisure activities thereby underpinning social and economic life;
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Reduce the risk of accidents;
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Safeguard the needs and requirements of residents, businesses/ organisations and visitors;
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Improve traffic conditions;
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Preserve and improve the infrastructure and the general environment;
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Increase and improve pedestrian and cyclist mobility;
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Regulate and control parking both on and off street.