The intention is that these sessions will inform a strategy which will aim to:
- Make a positive contribution to climate change
- Ensure Improvements to air quality and health and wellbeing
- Make it safer for walking and cycling
- Optimise the use of parking spaces and car parks
- To support financial resilience
Some of the changes being considered for the new parking strategy include:
- Different permit charges based on vehicle emissions including a lower charge for electric vehicles or EV discounts in car parks
- Offering incentives for car-sharing/car-pooling
- A review of existing parking zones, including location and hours of operation
- Making parking charges more consistent across East Herts
Residents and businesses are encouraged to have their say on proposed changes and to suggest their own improvements to parking in the district, in order to help the council improve the environment for all, and to help make our streets better and safer for all means of transport.
Cllr Tim Hoskin, Executive Member for Sustainability, said, “Parking, car parks and parking spaces are certainly hot topics in our district. We are here to listen, and we look forward to getting residents further involved in the drafting and implementation of a new parking strategy that better serves our local communities.”
“We are keen to hear how parking locally affects your personal life, your work life, and the lives of your friends and family. By offering your feedback, you will be helping us improve our parking infrastructure to the benefit of all residents, whilst also contributing to a safer and more sustainable future for East Herts.”
In-person consultation events scheduled so far will take place on the following dates at the venues listed:
- 9 September 2024, 1-3pm at St Micheals Mead Hall (Bishop’s Stortford)
- 11 September 2024, 1-3pm at Sawbridgeworth Council Chamber
- 24 September 2024. 1-3pm at Seth Ward Community Centre (Buntingford)
- 24 September 2024. 6-8pm at Lea Room, Wallfields (Hertford)
- 27 September 2024. 6-8pm at Priory Hall (Ware)
- Tuesday 8 October, 6-7:30pm, at Grange Paddocks (Bishop's Stortford)
- Wednesday 9 October, 2pm-3:30pm at Stanstead Abbotts Parish Hall (Stanstead Abbotts)
