The petition of residents of the constituency of Keighley and Ilkley,
Declares that for years, visitors have relied on free parking at Denton Road Car Park to make use of the Ilkley lido and other facilities; notes concern that Bradford Council have proposed parking charges at the popular site for the first time, which will impose an undue financial burden on residents and local clubs who utilise the car park, including Olicanian Cricket Club; and further notes that Ilkley is being treated unfairly compared to other pools and leisure facilities across the Bradford District, and that there has been a lack of consultation with the community.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to encourage Bradford Council to honour its previous commitment to ensure that parking charges at Denton Road Car Park do not adversely affect Ilkley Lido users and Olicanian Cricket Club, staff, players and members.
And the petitioners remain, etc.
[Presented by Robbie Moore, Official Report, 29 October 2024; Vol. 755, c. 782.]
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Observations from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Alex Norris):
Thank you for making me aware of this issue. This Government recognise that availability of safe, well-managed car parking can be important for communities. Parking is the responsibility of local authorities, and in line with this Government’s commitment to localism, it is for them to determine what is best for their own area. Central Government have no remit to intervene in this individual case.
Residents clearly feel strongly on issues of local parking, and there is a formal petition mechanism they may use. In 2015, the then Department for Communities and Local Government published new statutory guidance describing how local residents can petition to initiate a formal review of parking policies in their area by their council, with councillors then voting on the action to be taken.