City of York Council Labour Group

News Release 

Immediate Release: 18th September, 2024

Proposals put forward for reform of York ResPark scheme

The scheme in place to ensure residents can park close to their homes, mostly in central parts of the city, could be set for changes.

Labour Councillor Conrad Whitcroft will propose a motion to all councillors this week seeking changes to the existing ResPark system, in a bid to ensure greater parking protection for more residents through a new streamlined process.

Fishergate ward representative Councillor Whitcroft said:

“Much of the frustration with the current system lies in the waiting time for consulting residents over new ResPark proposals, as well as the recommended turnout for approving them. More than 50% are expected to vote, with a majority in favour. While that might seem reasonable, when you factor in empty second homes, short term holiday lets and HMOs, it can be incredibly difficult to reach 50% in some streets. 

“I’m keen to see a new system implemented that moves away from consulting two or three streets at a time, which only pushes parking problems a few streets away, to consulting larger areas.  It’s time we started taking a more efficient approach to this problem as well as thinking about how it fits with our strategic aims of encouraging visitors and commuters to use public transport.  Allowing them to park for free on residential streets in Fishergate ward, such as Farrar Street for example, within a stone’s throw of Walmgate Bar, is bound to cause problems for residents living there”.

Cllr Whitcroft’s motion asks the council’s Executive to review the time taken to consult residents on Respark, its pricing and the consultation turnout guidelines, in addition to a request that the whole city is reviewed.

“I’m not going to pre-empt what any city-wide review will recommend but I do know that there must be a better alternative to what we have now,” added Cllr Whitcroft. “If you have parking problems and you want ResPark, the current wait is years. I’m sure we can make changes to improve this dramatically”.

-ENDS-

Cllr Conrad Whitcroft – Fishergate Ward –Tel: 07746 699949

 

Notes to Editors

Full motion wording: (Public Pack)Agenda Supplement 1: Motions on Notice – Reforming Residents’ Priority Parking in York Agenda Supplement for Council, 19/09/2024 18:30

 

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