Summary
Who we engaged with
The vast majority were responding to the consultation as a resident of Portsmouth (94%). 3% work in Portsmouth and 3% are Portsmouth visitors. Less than 1% of respondents are students or businesses / organisations.
Draft objectives
Just over two thirds of respondents agree that the draft objectives are the right ones (68%), whilst 12% disagree. When asked to indicate which objectives they disagree with, 6% selected objective 3, 5% of respondents selected objective 1, and 5% selected objective 2. 4% of respondents feel that something is missing from the draft objectives. One of the most common reasons respondents disagree with any of the draft objectives is cost (in terms of direct parking charges, penalty notices and implementing new technology). The most common themes respondents think are missing from the draft objectives are residential parking not being the main focus and sufficient improvements to public transport.
Objective 1 – policies A to C
The majority of respondents agree that policies A to C are the right ones to achieve objective 1 (62%), and 13% disagree. The highest proportion of respondents disagree with policy B (7%), followed by policies A and C (both 6%). 5% of respondents think something is missing from policies A-C. Common reasons for disagreeing with policies A to C include feeling that the policies won’t work, they don’t focus on residents enough, and that parking will be more expensive. As with the draft objectives, the most common themes respondents think are missing from policies A-C are residential parking not being the main focus and sufficient improvements to public transport.
Objective 2 – policies D to F
The majority of respondents agree that policies D to F are the right ones to achieve objective 2 (63%), whilst 17% disagree. 12% disagree with policy F, 9% disagree with policy D, 6% disagree with policy E, whilst 4% feel that something is missing. Reasons for disagreeing with these policies include being negative towards new technology, the policies not solving the actual problems, and the associated costs. The most common theme respondents think is missing from policies D to F is again a lack of consideration towards residents’ parking needs.
Objective 3 – policies G and H
A minority of respondents agree that policies G and H are the right ones to achieve objective 3 (47%), and 29% disagree. When asked which of the two policies they disagree with, 19% of respondents selected policy H and 16% disagree with policy G. 6% feel something is missing from policies G to H. Common reasons for disagreeing with these policies include e-scooters and e-bikes being dangerous, public and sustainable transport not being sufficient or always suitable, and that a workplace parking levy would damage business and penalise workers.
Further comments
Of those leaving a further comment, respondents feel generally negative about the draft strategy, that it has too much focus on the climate agenda, and that it is vague and unrealistic (10%). 8% feel that residents parking should be the top priority because they want to be able to park near their house without driving around for a long period of time, and because they want a solution to the large number of commercial vehicles and camper vans parked in residential areas. 7% cite the need for an improved public transport network.
Sample profile
There is fairly good representation from all age groups over the age of 25; only 1% under 25 years responded to this consultation. Slightly more males (52%) than females (47%) took part in the consultation. Of respondents who provided their postcode, the vast majority live in Portsmouth (95%) – the highest proportion of respondents live in PO4 (27%). Most respondents are White or White British (96%) and do not have a disability (78%). Of those reporting a disability, long-term illness or health condition, a third report a physical (53%) or mobility disability (51%).
