THE introduction of pay and
display parking in Knowle is working well and no longer needs to be reviewed, a
council officer has said.
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They have recommended
progress reports are no longer brought to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
member for transport Ted Richards.
The system was introduced in November in Knowle and other borough places and gives up to three hours free parking with a free ticket and then up to £2 for longer stays.
The council said the scheme
has achieved its aim of deterred long-stay parking, particularly among workers,
to free up spaces at six car parks.
The council officer’s report said: “It is the view of officers that the new parking schemes in Knowle,
Shirley, Malvern and Brueton Parks
“It is proposed that officers
will stop bringing detailed update reports relating to the new parking schemes
to cabinet decision sessions.
“Focus should now shift to
customer feedback and improving the service from a customer’s perspective.”
Mr Richards will be asked to
accept the recommendation on Thursday.
The council had previously said the charges had moved some parking onto residential streets and not moved
people onto buses as hoped.
Officers said in March it was
“too early” to predict its future.
Three to four hours is 50p;
up to five hours £1; up to six hours £1.50 and up to 10 hours £2.
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