Sunday Parking charges mooted

Sunday parking charges could be introduced under plans being considered as East Herts District Council try to balance their budget for the coming year.

Residents' Parking Permits could also see a price hike, with charges increasing from £41 to £72 for a first permit, and from £82 to £144 for a second permit.

The proposals feature as part of the council's plans to bridge its budget funding gap, which is set to rise to £3m by 2027. 

The council is continuing efforts to transform how it delivers services, focused on improved ways of working to generate savings of £1m over the next two years. This will include the better use of technology to create online access to services so residents can do everything they need to on the website 24/7.

Cllr Geoffrey Williamson, Executive Member for Financial Sustainability, said: "We have to make some difficult choices to keep us on a sustainable financial footing, in what has been another challenging year for the public purse.

"With increasing uncertainty ahead we’re doing everything we can to find new ways of saving money and generating income, whilst aiming to protect the services our residents rely on most and providing value for money. 

"We are proud of what we’ve achieved this year - including our unveiling of the new Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre and the support we have been able to provide to local businesses through the pandemic. That investment in our communities will continue as we deliver the new culture, leisure and employment opportunities our residents want to see now, and for the future."