Decision details

Beck Theatre, Hayes - Car Park charges and arrangements

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

That:

 

1)    statutory consultation on the introduction of proposed charges for parking at the Beck Theatre, Hayes, as set out in the report, be approved.

2)    authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Community and Environment, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Place, to consider the outcome of the statutory consultation and agree the charges and all further necessary decisions in regard to their implementation.

3)    Subsequent charges be reviewed annually as part of the wider corporate review of fees and charges presented to Cabinet.

 

Reasons for decision

 

Cabinet considered a report proposing the introduction of charging for the Beck Theatre Car Park, Hayes which would be subject to statutory consultation.

 

The Cabinet Member for Community & Environment explained that in the proposal the car park, which was previously free, would begin charging £2 for every four hours of parking. This fee would apply at all times, except on Christmas Day and bank holidays, when parking would remain free, consistent with other council-operated car parks. It was noted that the proposal included a 10% discount on the standard rate for the Hillingdon First residents' card. Additionally, provisions were proposed to be made for free parking for theatre staff, production companies, and adult social care staff working at the nearby Grassy Meadow Day Centre.

 

It was further noted that the charges would be reviewed annually as part of the broader corporate review of fees and charges. Considering the matter, Cabinet therefore agreed the recommendations in the report.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

 

Cabinet could have decided not to propose charges or alternative charges, which was discounted due to agreement with Parkwood Theatres.

 

Relevant Select Committee

Residents’ Services

Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)

Cabinet’s decisions on this matter can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Monday 2 June 2025. If not called-in, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented.

Officer(s) to action

Richard Webb

Directorate

Homes & Communities

Classification

Public - The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.

 

 

Publication date: 23/05/2025

Date of decision: 22/05/2025

Decided at meeting: 22/05/2025 - CABINET

Effective from: 03/06/2025

Accompanying Documents:

 

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