funding · Waverley Council
Waverley to exhibit resident parking review after removing one draft strategy
Residents will be able to comment on proposed changes to Waverley’s Resident Parking Scheme during a public exhibition of at least 28 days, with officers due to report back by July 2026.
Waverley Council has approved public exhibition of draft strategies for its Resident Parking Scheme Review, opening the way for residents to comment on possible changes to parking policy and permit arrangements across the area.
At its 24 March meeting, the council also removed Key Strategy 4 from the exhibition package. The minutes show councillors noted an Existing Conditions Report and the outcomes of Phase 1 community consultation before backing the exhibition.
The item was carried after amendment, with councillors voting 11 to 1 in favour. Councillor Margaret Merten declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest because she has a parking permit. Councillor Keri Spooner voted against the motion.
For residents, the immediate change is that the review moves into a formal public feedback stage rather than straight to adoption. The minutes do not set out the detail of the draft strategies in the excerpt provided, but they confirm the exhibition will cover proposed key strategies for the Resident Parking Scheme Review, excluding Key Strategy 4.
The exhibition must run for a minimum of 28 days. After that, officers are to prepare a further report for council no later than July 2026, when councillors will consider the outcome of submissions and any next steps.
The same meeting also noted minutes from the Resident Parking Scheme Review Committee meeting held on 19 November 2025 as part of business by exception.
Reference minutes
Source: Waverley Council meeting minutes, 24 March 2026.
Key facts from the minutes
- Waverley Council voted on 24 March 2026 to publicly exhibit draft key strategies for the Resident Parking Scheme Review for a minimum of 28 days.
- Council removed Key Strategy 4 from the exhibition package.
- Officers must report back to council following the exhibition period no later than July 2026.
- The motion was carried 11 votes to 1.
- Councillor Margaret Merten declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest because she has a parking permit.
- Councillor Keri Spooner voted against the motion.
Why it matters
- The decision starts the public consultation phase for potential changes to resident parking rules and permit settings, giving locals a formal chance to respond before council considers any final position.