Changes to car parking charges, and the introduction of a Resident Parking Discount Scheme, have been proposed and now it’s your turn to have your say.
After 4 years of frozen car park prices to support residents and businesses throughout the cost-of-living crisis, the Council can no longer afford the significant rising costs of delivering services. Therefore, we are regretfully considering increasing charges from 1 April 2025.
We checked car parks in similar locations across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset to compare our current charges and our proposed new charges. Following this review of charges across the South West, it is clear that car parking charges in the South Hams are lower than most.
Residents of the South Hams would be able to apply for membership of a new Resident Discounts Scheme. This will allow them to access lower parking charges at all our council-owned car parks via the cashless parking app. Those who don't have a smartphone will receive an extra half hour parking time instead.
The consultation opens at 9 a.m. on Thursday 12 December and closes at 5 p.m. on Sunday 5 January 2025.
You can let us know your thoughts online at: https://offstreetparkingcharges.commonplace.is
The final decision will be made in January 2025.
