NDM7188 Member’s Legislative Proposal - Implementation of a Workplace Parking Levy
NDM7188 Member’s Legislative Proposal - Implementation of a 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.
Business type: Debate
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 07/06/2021
Decision due: 20 Nov 2019 by Plenary - Fifth Senedd
Lead member: Jenny Rathbone MS