Ennis Town Council is inviting submissions to the Draft 2011 On-Street and Carpark Bye Laws, which are on display until 14 February 2011.
The public consultation process coincides with the introduction of an increase in the standard parking charge from €1.20 to €1.30, which follows on from the Government’s imposed 21% Vat charge on all parking charges.
The Bye-Laws (Fees) giving effect to the revised fee structure came into operation on 24th January last and the new charges will apply from next Monday 7th February. The fee increase was approved by Elected Members of Ennis Town Council at the Annual Budget meeting on 20 December 2010.
Commenting on the charge increase, Ennis Town Clerk Eddie Power explained: “From 1st July 2010 the Council was obliged to charge VAT at 21% on off-street car parking fees. The VAT element was absorbed by the Council in 2010 and even with the increase in fees for 2011 will not recover fully the resultant loss. Persons registered for VAT are entitled to seek reimbursement of the VAT from the Revenue Commissioners.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Power invited members of the public to view the Draft 2011 On-Street and Carpark Bye Laws which have been placed on display on the Council website, www.ennistowncouncil.ie, and at the Council offices in Waterpark House.
According to Mr. Power: “In 2011 Ennis Town Council will spend approx. €12m delivering essential services. Income from parking fees is a significant part of the Council’s budget and ensures that roads, footpaths, public lighting and street cleaning can be maintained at expected levels. These services, coupled with changes to the management of car parking in the town, are focussed on stimulating the town’s appeal to residents and visitors and delivering increased levels of business activity.”
Main changes proposed in the 2011 Bye Laws:
1) Change in operational hours of car parks, currently 9.30 to 17.30 Monday to Saturday, proposed 09.00 to 18.00 Monday to Saturday.
2) Extension of Pay and Display parking to all of Francis Street & Station Road.
3) Reduction in the maximum stay in the following carparks from 3 hours to 2 hours – Abbey Street, Bindon Street, Cornmarket Street, Francis Street (Friary), Friar’s Walk, Lower Market Street, Parnell Street, Wood Quay.
4) Provision of 1 hour parking at Abbey Street loading bays, from 11.00 a.m. Monday to Saturday.
5) Change Friar’s Walk carpark from 4 hr. max stay to 2 hour max stay.
Submissions relating to the Bye-Laws must be made in writing to the Town Clerk by 28th February 2011.
The public consultation process coincides with the introduction of an increase in the standard parking charge from €1.20 to €1.30, which follows on from the Government’s imposed 21% Vat charge on all parking charges.
The Bye-Laws (Fees) giving effect to the revised fee structure came into operation on 24th January last and the new charges will apply from next Monday 7th February. The fee increase was approved by Elected Members of Ennis Town Council at the Annual Budget meeting on 20 December 2010.
Commenting on the charge increase, Ennis Town Clerk Eddie Power explained: “From 1st July 2010 the Council was obliged to charge VAT at 21% on off-street car parking fees. The VAT element was absorbed by the Council in 2010 and even with the increase in fees for 2011 will not recover fully the resultant loss. Persons registered for VAT are entitled to seek reimbursement of the VAT from the Revenue Commissioners.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Power invited members of the public to view the Draft 2011 On-Street and Carpark Bye Laws which have been placed on display on the Council website, www.ennistowncouncil.ie, and at the Council offices in Waterpark House.
According to Mr. Power: “In 2011 Ennis Town Council will spend approx. €12m delivering essential services. Income from parking fees is a significant part of the Council’s budget and ensures that roads, footpaths, public lighting and street cleaning can be maintained at expected levels. These services, coupled with changes to the management of car parking in the town, are focussed on stimulating the town’s appeal to residents and visitors and delivering increased levels of business activity.”
Main changes proposed in the 2011 Bye Laws:
1) Change in operational hours of car parks, currently 9.30 to 17.30 Monday to Saturday, proposed 09.00 to 18.00 Monday to Saturday.
2) Extension of Pay and Display parking to all of Francis Street & Station Road.
3) Reduction in the maximum stay in the following carparks from 3 hours to 2 hours – Abbey Street, Bindon Street, Cornmarket Street, Francis Street (Friary), Friar’s Walk, Lower Market Street, Parnell Street, Wood Quay.
4) Provision of 1 hour parking at Abbey Street loading bays, from 11.00 a.m. Monday to Saturday.
5) Change Friar’s Walk carpark from 4 hr. max stay to 2 hour max stay.
Submissions relating to the Bye-Laws must be made in writing to the Town Clerk by 28th February 2011.
