Proposed changes to car parking charges at Corby Rail Station

The council proposed an increase to pay and display car parking tariffs at Corby Train Station Car Park. Following a legal process to change the Traffic Regulation Order, a decision to have a public consultation was taken. The public consultation was conducted from 11th July to 2nd August 2024, focusing on proposed increases to car parking tariffs at Corby Train Station.

A total of 90 responses were received via email.

• 2 respondents agreed with the proposed increases
• 87 respondents objected to the proposed increases
• 1 respondent did not express a view

In those responses:

• 4 respondents requested a public meeting to discuss the changes
• 4 respondents suggested that all North Northamptonshire Council car parks should have tariffs aligned with the current rate at Corby Train Station
• 2 respondents provided no specific input

Tariff Proposals:
47 respondents indicated that the proposed increases were excessive
16 respondents suggested a stepped or gradual increase as a more acceptable approach

Impact on Local Parking:
36 respondents expressed concerns that the tariff increase would encourage on-street parking in nearby residential areas.

Off peak tariffs:
Implement off peak tariff options in line with other local providers.

The proposed charging structure is supported by the current offer from comparable stations located along the line, predominantly Kettering, Wellingborough and Market Harborough at the lowest end of the scale.

Proposed daily tariffs:

The introduction of an off-peak rate featured heavily within the consultation feedback, inclusion of this is supported and should be offered as a simplistic model to aid users and avoid confusion where possible and consistent with other local offers.

The proposed rates will are:

• Monday – Friday 10:00 – 02:30 : £5.00
• Saturday – Sunday Anytime : £5.00
• Bank holidays : £5.00

Making the section of the entrance/ exit one way, creating additional spaces along the left hand side of the car park as you drive in, approximately 14 new spaces are proposed. This will help reduce any local burden.

Further consultation is proposed for 10 October to 23.59 on 3 November 2024 via the Your Voice Matters consultation hub.
 

All representations will be considered by the Assistant Director of Assets and Environment, after 3 November 2024. The future level of charge will remain within the discretion of the Council. A formal notice of any change made to parking charges under the Order will then be issued. Any change to the parking charges will come into effect on Monday 2 December 2024. Any changes to the entrance/exit and the additional parking spaces will be scheduled into our future work plans and will commence as soon as practically possible.