Your opinion sought in Chichester on-street parking consultation

Proposals for tackling growing pressure on on-street parking in Chichester have been put forward for consultation.

Feedback on the city-wide Parking Management Plan is being encouraged, with an online consultation that went live on 1 March with drop-in exhibitions arranged.

Roger Elkins, Cabinet Member for Highways and Infrastructure, said: “With new housing, plus business and retail expansion in the Chichester area, parking problems will only intensify. They could have an increasing impact in areas that currently have no parking restrictions, which is why we want to be proactive and plan now, rather than wait and be forced to react when it’s too late. We also want to take a holistic, city-wide approach to parking, and not simply move a problem from one area and create a new one elsewhere.”

The proposed Parking Management Plan will enable all residents, businesses and other stakeholders to get a much clearer picture of current parking capacity and the different parking demands. Roger added: “I would urge people to please take the time and trouble to respond to our consultation and let us know what they think.” Details of the proposals including the designs, maps and FAQS are available via the council’s online consultation hub and include a questionnaire to aid responses. Please see: www.westsussex.gov.uk/ chiparkingplan

Drop-in exhibitions are also taking place, with council officers on hand to answer questions:

Wednesday 20 March, 10am to 4pm, Old Court Room, The Council House, North Street, Chichester, PO19 1LQ

Monday 25 March, 2pm – 8pm, Swanfield Community Centre, Swanfield Drive, Swanfield Park, PO19 6GH

The deadline for responses is The feedback will then be analysed and a report made to the South Chichester County Local Committee in June.

Sunday 31 March.