Views on parking in Cotswolds sought for a second time from residents
Cotswold residents are invited to give their views for a second time this year on parking in the district as Cotswold District Council launches its second consultation on current parking provision.
The first consultation ran in January 2024 and helped establish baseline data for how the public uses and perceives our parking provision. The second consultation, which begins on 18 September and runs until 17 October 2024, will take into account the changes in parking behaviour in the summer and autumn months, when tourism and summer holidays are at their peak.
The consultation, builds on the current parking strategy which was updated in 2016. Since 2016 several factors have influenced transport and parking behaviours, such as the climate agenda, the Coronavirus pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis and the wider economy.
Councillor Paul Hodgkinson, Cabinet Member for Health, Leisure and Parking said: “We are delivering a second consultation so that we can get a total view of parking across the year. We know that parking demand fluctuates with the seasons, and a second consultation will give us a robust set of data to work with. Your views will enable us to develop a parking strategy that is fit for our car park users.
“We want to know where you park, the purpose of your visit and what could be improved about specific car parks, among other things. It’s important we hear from those who know the car parks best and we’d appreciate any further feedback you have, particularly if you took part the first time.
"The first consultation received a brilliant response, and I hope you can find a few minutes to help us again, so we can make sure our parking provision is right for you.”
The Council’s car parking strategy looks at what car parking is needed across the district based on the number of people parking, what the needs of those people are and what might be required in future.
Once complete, the new strategy will set out how parking can be improved across the district that the Council will then look to deliver in partnership with the County Council, local parish councils and other organisations where possible.
Take part in the consultation here and help shape our car parking strategy.