Petition re car parking in Hinckley Town Centre
Petition received from a member of the public in accordance with the Petitions Scheme:
“Petition to save the top of town businesses suffering from lack of suitable parking.
Since the closing of the Co-op car park, businesses and customers have experienced unacceptable trading/access conditions. We realise that the problem is neglect by forward planning over many years. However business will not accept a long term remedy – action needed now.
Precedent already set for the Borough Council to purchase a car park for the top of the town with no delay – it has done in other areas why not this one?”
The Petitioner is invited to present the petition, after which debate will ensue for a maximum of 15 minutes.
Minutes:
The President of Hinckley Chamber of Trade presented and spoke in support of a petition which had been received in accordance with the Petitions Scheme:
“Petition to save the top of town businesses suffering from lack of suitable parking.
Since the closing of the Co-op car park, businesses and customers have experienced unacceptable trading/access conditions. We realise that the problem is neglect by forward planning over many years. However business will not accept a long term remedy – action needed now.
Precedent already set for the Borough Council to purchase a car park for the top of the town with no delay – it has done in other areas why not this one?”
Councillor Ladkin spoke in response and, seconded by Councillor Hall, moved the following:
“HBBC is committed to ensure that the availability of car parking in Hinckley town centre matches demand and supports businesses and customers.
This council acknowledges the steps already taken to secure additional parking to meet the needs of shoppers.
This council requests a report at its next full meeting to identify cost effective proposals for the reopening of the Co-op car park”.
It was requested by Councillor Lay that any report be brought to the Scrutiny Commission before being presented to Council, which was agreed by the mover and seconder of the motion.
Upon being put to the vote, the motion as amended was CARRIED and it was therefore
RESOLVED – a report on the reopening of the Co-op car park be brought to the next meeting of Council, following consultation with the Scrutiny Commission.