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NDM7188 Member’s Legislative Proposal - Implementation of a Workplace Parking Levy

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Meeting: 20/11/2019 - Plenary - Fifth Senedd (Item 6)

Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal - Workplace Parking Levy

NDM7188 Jenny Rathbone (Cardiff Central)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill to enable the implementation of a workplace parking levy.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) enable local authorities to implement a workplace parking levy, dependent on the number of parking spaces reserved for employees;

b) enable local authorities to use the revenue to strengthen public transport and active travel routes;

c) reduce traffic congestion in major population centres;

d) encourage employers to promote active travel plans for their staff and advocate for better public transport;

e) urge Welsh Government to encourage local authorities in Wales to implement this levy, as part of a suite of measures to combat the carbon emissions which are causing a climate emergency.

Minutes:

The item started at 15.32

Voting on the motion under this item was deferred until Voting Time.