In July 2012, following negotiations with Cornwall Council, Millbrook Parish Council signed a 99-year lease agreement for the operation and maintenance of Millbrook Car Park in West Street and the public toilets on The Parade. This asset “devolution” was led by former Cornwall Councillor George Trubody, following concerns that Cornwall Council intended to close the public toilets and dramatically increase the car parking charges.
Patchwork repairs to the car park surface have been carried out several times already, the most recent repair costing nearly £2000. Full resurfacing could cost as much as £100k. The Council needs to build up reserves for a new car park machine (costing approximately £5,000) and future surface repair/replacement. The car park machine fees have not changed since Millbrook Parish Council took over responsibility, although permit charges have been increased. It seems unfair that daily visitor parking has not also gone up yet, but before we can alter the car park daily charges the Council is required to carry out a consultation.
Your feedback is needed on the following:
Car Park Fees
Would you be in support of increasing the car park charges, so that the cost of maintaining the car park is absorbed by the users of the car park?
Would you be in support of not increasing the charges but adding maintenance costs to the precept so the costs would be built into your council tax charges?
Vehicle Size
Do you think there should be a vehicle size restriction for parking in West Street Car park?
Please comment below, or if you prefer you can email: enquiries@millbrook-pc.gov.uk
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