Overview

This bill amends the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to require local authorities in England and Wales to consult with the public before changing parking charges in designated off-street and on-street parking places. The changes allow for more flexible regulations regarding the variation of charges.

Description

The Parking Places (Variation of Charges) Bill modifies the existing legislation governing parking charge alterations by local authorities. Specifically, it inserts a new clause into sections 35C and 46A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. This new clause mandates that local authorities must consult with the public before varying charges at both off-street and designated parking places. The bill also grants the Secretary of State the power to create different regulations for different purposes concerning parking charge variations.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to significantly impact government spending. The main cost will likely be associated with the additional administrative burden on local authorities to conduct public consultations. No specific figures on the financial implications are provided in the bill text itself.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Local Authorities: They will have to implement the new consultation process before changing parking charges, increasing their administrative workload.
• The Public: They will have an increased opportunity to voice their opinions on proposed parking charge changes through the newly mandated consultation process.
• Businesses (Indirectly): Changes in parking charges could impact businesses depending on the location and type of business. However, the bill itself does not directly affect businesses.

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