Introduction from Cllr Steve Davis
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Brighton & Hove City Councils Parking Annual Report for 2021 to 2022.
This year’s report details what has happened within Parking Services over the last financial year, along with an overview of the financials including how the income feeds back into Transport related initiatives.
Parking and traffic management is an important public service, which provides benefits for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and the wider community. Those benefits include maintaining road safety and access to jobs, goods and services and access to the city for blue badge holders.
Parking Services were awarded Parking Team of the Year at the National Parking Awards in 2021. This is credit to the teams continued work to be at the forefront of new and relevant parking initiatives. This includes the City’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure which currently has over 300 public charge points. The demand for charging has increased year on year. Brighton & Hove City Council are committed to ensuring the network is fit for purpose as the demand grows to support the uptake of electric vehicle ownership.
Following resident consultations, two new parking schemes were introduced during 2021 to 2022. The schemes will benefit residents by reducing commuter parking, improving access for emergency services and ensuring pedestrian safety.
The Parking and Transport teams play a key role towards the Councils Carbon Neutrality goal. Ensuring the free movement of vehicles and developing sustainable travel options are effective ways to manage and reduce harmful emissions.
Thank you for taking the time to read the Annual Report which we hope you find interesting.