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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 13 July 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to Question 4343, on Parking Offences: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, if she will publish the (a) public sector equality duty and (b) environmental principles assessments undertaken for that decision to authorise higher parking charges.

Answer

The equality and environmental impacts of the proposal were considered through the policy process. This included identifying no adverse impacts on protected characteristics arising from increased compliance with traffic laws through enforcement by LAs, the potential for illegal parking displacement outside the trial area to affect protected groups and that any negative impacts on equality were not disproportionate. Consequent air quality benefits were also considered, as reducing parking overstays can improve the availability and turnover of parking spaces, thereby reducing the need for vehicles to circulate while searching for parking.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16601
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Fines Pilot schemes Parking offences Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Link
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