Controversial plans to charge for on-street parking in Union Street in Ryde and in Crocker Street and Upper St James’ Street in Newport are now on hold, pending a review of all fees across the Island. Council leader Dave Stewart said the council had revised its proposals in the light of feedback from the Chamber, businesses, town and parish councils and local people.
“We have listened and made changes to our plan for the next financial year while also increasing or introducing some charges to help pay for services everyone needs,” said Councillor Stewart. “During this process it became clear we do need a review of how parking is charged across the Island as there is a ‘patchwork approach’ to fees. There is a need for more consistency and more fairness because some towns, like Newport, have far more charging areas than other locations.”
Money will now be raised by an increase of up to ten per cent in parking permits, a new overnight charge of £1 from 6pm to 8am and an increase in the charge for tourist permits.
