Proposed introduction of car parking charges at car parks in Ballycastle and at west strand car park

Consultation in relation to the proposed introduction of car park charges at car parks in Ballycastle and at West Strand car park

The Council in accordance with its obligations under Section 75 and its Equality Scheme is undertaking consultation into the proposed introduction of car park charges at car parks in Ballycastle and at West Strand car park.

We wish to consult with interested organisations and individuals and gain their comments and feedback. 

Car park charges are currently in operation across the Borough in the following locations:

Car Park                          Town                   Tariff Charging days/hours

The Mall                         Coleraine               60p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Abbey Street                  Coleraine               60p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Long Commons             Coleraine               50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Railway Road                Coleraine               50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Railway Place                Coleraine               50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Church Street                Ballymoney            50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Castle Street                 Ballymoney             50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Townhead Street
North & South               Ballymoney             50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Connell Street               Limavady                50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Central                          Limavady                50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Ann Street                     Ballycastle              50p per hour Monday – Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Dunluce Avenue            Portrush                  50p per hour Monday – Sunday (inclusive) 8.30am – 6.30pm
East Strand                   Portrush                  50p per hour Monday – Sunday (inclusive) 8.30am – 6.30pm
Harbour Road               Portrush                   £1.00 per hour Monday – Sunday (inclusive) 8.30am – 9.30pm

As part of the rate setting process revenue opportunities were discussed and proposals arose to introduce charges in the following car parks on a seasonal basis at a tariff of 50p per hour, seasonal times from 1st April to 30th September at:
• Seafront/Marina car park – Ballycastle
• Harbour/Ferry terminal car park Ballycastle
• West Strand car park Portrush
 

Following a rescinding motion on the 26th of March 2024 elected members voted:
“Under Standing Order 23, we the undersigned propose, that this Council rescinds the decision to introduce car parking charges in Ballycastle as agreed on 8th February 2024. These were due to come into force on April 1st however, despite previous assurances, adequate provisions have not been put in place for the Residents of the seafront, businesses, boat owners and Rathlin Island visitors and residents. That car parking charges do not take effect on Ballycastle seafront until council officers bring proposals that adequately address these issues and can be and agreed by this council.”

Although the charges in Ballycastle were the only ones rescinded, the introduction of charging in Portrush has also been held until the consultation is completed.

Links to the survey, equality screening and rural needs assessment can be found below:

The closing date for the receipt of comments is 12 noon on Friday 20 December 2024.

For any further information please contact:

Car Park Manager
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Riada House
14 Charles Street
Ballymoney
BT53 6DZ

Telephone: 028 2766 0200 

E-mail: infrastructure@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk 

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