Council to review Bingham car park charges

The proposal follows a survey last year, and focusses on increasing the turnover of free spaces to help motorists and businesses, a council says

Charges at two Nottinghamshire car parks are under review as part of efforts to increase the availability of spaces.

The proposals relate to car parks in Newgate Street, which is currently free, and Needham Street, which is free for two hours and £20 for 12, in Bingham.

Rushcliffe Borough Council is considering introducing charges after one hour at both.

The plans will be discussed on Tuesday.

The proposed tariffs at both car parks are: free for up to one hour, £1 for one to three hours, £5 for up to four hours, and £10 all day.

The council said proposals are designed to improve parking in the town through encouraging short stay, rather than all day parking in the town centre.

It follows survey last year, and focused on increasing the turnover and regularity of free spaces to help motorists and businesses.

The council's cabinet will consider a report in conjunction with the work of the Bingham Car Parking Strategy Group that also suggests free parking for 30 minutes in the bays around the market place.

A spokesperson for the authority added: "The meeting will discuss the focus on maximising the availability of spaces for short stay users whilst being able to accommodate those who wish to stay longer in line with the data the surveys highlighted.

"The group's aim is to improve car parking in Bingham both in the short and long-term ensuring the needs of shoppers and visitors are prioritised and these changes could be an important first step.

"We have taken on board all the views of all stakeholders in the consultation and those in the working group."