MHK parking

Summary

The request sought correspondence regarding the decision to charge Members of the House of Keys for parking, resulting in the disclosure of a policy document and emails confirming the introduction of fees from June 2025, though personal contact details were redacted.

Key Facts

• A new Parking Policy for Tynwald Members was approved, introducing charges starting in June 2025.
• The annual parking rate for 2025 is set at £1,140, representing an increase of over 50% from the 2020 rate of £770.
• Parking permits are issued by the Department of Infrastructure and are valid for one vehicle per member only.
• Payments can be made annually or via monthly payroll deductions of £95.
• The policy applies to Members of the House of Keys and Legislative Council but excludes Tynwald staff.

Data Disclosed

• £1,140
• £770
• 50%
• June 2025
• November 2024
• 30 May 2025
• £95
• 1st November

Exemptions Cited

• Section 25
• Section 35

Original Request

I request copies of any correspondence (including letters, emails, minutes of meetings, and records of telephone calls including those conducted on Microsoft Teams and Zoom) between: - the Minister for Infrastructure and the Department of Infrastructure, and - the Minister for Infrastructure and/or the Department of Infrastructure and any Members of the House of Keys (MHKs), Members of the Legislative Council, or external parties (such as lobby groups, professional associations, or private individuals) concerning discussions pertaining to, and the decision to require MHKs to pay for parking. Please include correspondence covering the period from November 2024 to date.

Data Tables (12)

Full Response Text

From: Callister, Rob To: Robinson, Jeffrey; Curphey, Emily; Cc: King, Jonathan; Skelly, Laurence (MLC); Watterson, Juan Subject: RE: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Date: 30 May 2025 12:15:06 Good afternoon , Thank you for your prompt response and for confirming that the parking charge rate in 2020 was £770. As you've noted, the charge will rise to £1,140 in 2025, representing an increase of over 50% in parking fees for Tynwald Members.

Thank you once again for your assistance. Kind regards Rob Callister CMgr, FCMI, FICA, Dip.(ITM), MHK House of Keys Member for Onchan   Legislative Buildings Finch Road Douglas IM1 3PW Office: 01624 Mobile: 07624 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 25 Government e-mail: Personal e-mail: Website: Data protection privacy statement

From: Callister, Rob Sent: 30 May 2025 10:11 To: DOI, Corporate Zone <

; Robinson, Jeffrey <

Cc: < ; Curphey, Emily <

Subject: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Good morning Jeff, Thank you for your correspondence re. parking charges…. I am personally more than happy to accept the introduction of new parking charges beginning in June 2025, I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Thank you very much. Kind regards Rob Callister CMgr, FCMI, FICA, Dip.(ITM), MHK House of Keys Member for Onchan  << OLE Object: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) >> Legislative Buildings Finch Road Douglas IM1 3PW Office: 01624 Mobile: 07624 Government e-mail: Personal e-mail: Website: Data protection privacy statement

From: Robinson, Jeffrey <

On Behalf Of DOI, Corporate Zone Sent: 30 May 2025 09:23 Cc: <

Subject: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Dear Member of Tynwald A Parking Policy for Tynwald Members has been approved and charges for parking are being introduced from June 2025.  Allocated parking in the underground secure car park at Central Government Office is available for all Members of Tynwald subject to the payment noted below. Please confirm by email to : 1.      if you wish to park in the underground car park at Central Government Offices; and Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 2.      if you would like payment to be deducted at source by payroll monthly. Scope of the Policy Tynwald Members are eligible to apply for parking privileges at Government buildings including the use of a dedicated Tynwald Members’ parking area in the secured underground car park at Government Offices and free parking at other Government Office car parks. The policy will apply to Tynwald Members, including Members of the House of Keys and Members of the Legislative Council. It will not apply to officers or staff of Tynwald. The policy will apply to parking privileges at all car parks associated with administrative Government buildings across the Island; it does not include the use of the staff parking area at the Airport unless the Member is attending a meeting at the Airport or travelling off Island on official Government Business. It will not apply to general car parking in public parking areas such as Chester Street Car Park, Disc Zone Parking or on street parking. In these areas the normal rules of use will apply. Policy Details a)      Parking Space Allocation • Tynwald Members will have access to the Tynwald Members’ parking area in the secured car park at Central Government Offices; there is sufficient space for all Members of Tynwald. • In other Government Office parking areas, parking will be permitted in unallocated spaces. • Some Government Departments will have assigned parking to the Minister or Members; this will only be available for use if the Minister or Member has a valid parking permit. • A maximum of one parking permit per Member will be issued. The permit is for the use of the named Member only and is not to be copied or shared. • The permit is only valid if it is displayed prominently in the vehicle and payments are up to date. • The Department of Infrastructure will issue the permits. b)      Parking Rates • Tynwald Members’ parking will be charged at a commercial comparative rate set by the Department of Infrastructure. The rates will be reviewed annually on or around the 1st November each year. • The standard rate for a parking space is £1,140 per annum for the year 2025. • Part years will be charged pro rata. • There will be no discounts or exceptions. • Payment can be made annually in full, or by monthly instalments taken at source from the Member’s pay. • Monthly payments will be taken in advance and be at the rate of £95 (£1,140/12). c)      Compliance and Enforcement • All Tynwald Members are expected to comply with this policy. • Enforcement will be through Fixed Penalty Notices. • The Department of Infrastructure is responsible for monitoring compliance and issuing notices. d)      Policy Review • This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.

From: Robinson, Jeffrey <

Sent: 01 June 2025 23:22 To: Lord-Brennan, Kate (MHK) <

Cc: < ; Skelly, Laurence (MLC) < ; Watterson, Juan < ; King, Jonathan < ; Curphey, Emily < ; DOI, Minister <

Subject: RE: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Dear Mrs Lord-Brennan, Thank you for your email. I have answered your queries in bold below.  Best Regards Jeff

From: Lord-Brennan, Kate (MHK) <

Sent: 30 May 2025 13:37 To: Robinson, Jeffrey < ; Curphey, Emily <

Cc: < ; Skelly, Laurence (MLC) ; Watterson, Juan < ; King, Jonathan <

Subject: RE: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Dear Jeff Section 35 Section 35 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Why is it such a huge jump in costs? It was determined that the private sector market rate for a reserved parking space should be used. I believe that the rate set is that paid by people renting a space in Chester Street Carpark. Where the money goes – does it go to DOI? The money is collected and retained by the DOI and the maintenance and enforcement responsibility rests with the DOI. The basis for enforcement in any case. The Road Traffic Regulations Act 1985.    Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Kind wishes, Kate Kate Lord-Brennan MHK Member of the House of Keys Constituency Representative for Glenfaba and Peel    +44 1624 | 07624 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 25 Section 25

From: Robinson, Jeffrey <

On Behalf Of DOI, Corporate Zone Sent: 30 May 2025 09:23 Cc: <

Subject: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Dear Member of Tynwald A Parking Policy for Tynwald Members has been approved and charges for parking are being introduced from June 2025.  Allocated parking in the underground secure car park at Central Government Office is available for all Members of Tynwald subject to the payment noted below. Please confirm by email to : 1.      if you wish to park in the underground car park at Central Government Offices; and 2.      if you would like payment to be deducted at source by payroll monthly. Scope of the Policy Tynwald Members are eligible to apply for parking privileges at Government buildings including the use of a dedicated Tynwald Members’ parking area in the secured underground car park at Government Offices and free parking at other Government Office car parks. The policy will apply to Tynwald Members, including Members of the House of Keys and Members of the Legislative Council. It will not apply to officers or staff of Tynwald. The policy will apply to parking privileges at all car parks associated with administrative Government buildings across the Island; it does not include the use of the staff parking area at the Airport unless the Member is attending a meeting at the Airport or travelling off Island on official Government Business. It will not apply to general car parking in public parking areas such as Chester Street Car Park, Disc Zone Parking or on street parking. In these areas the normal rules of use will apply. Policy Details Parking Space Allocation • Tynwald Members will have access to the Tynwald Members’ parking area in the secured car park at Central Government Offices; there is sufficient space for all Members of Tynwald. Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 • In other Government Office parking areas, parking will be permitted in unallocated spaces. • Some Government Departments will have assigned parking to the Minister or Members; this will only be available for use if the Minister or Member has a valid parking permit. • A maximum of one parking permit per Member will be issued. The permit is for the use of the named Member only and is not to be copied or shared. • The permit is only valid if it is displayed prominently in the vehicle and payments are up to date. • The Department of Infrastructure will issue the permits. Parking Rates • Tynwald Members’ parking will be charged at a commercial comparative rate set by the Department of Infrastructure. The rates will be reviewed annually on or around the 1st November each year. • The standard rate for a parking space is £1,140 per annum for the year 2025. • Part years will be charged pro rata. • There will be no discounts or exceptions. • Payment can be made annually in full, or by monthly instalments taken at source from the Member’s pay. • Monthly payments will be taken in advance and be at the rate of £95 (£1,140/12). Compliance and Enforcement • All Tynwald Members are expected to comply with this policy. • Enforcement will be through Fixed Penalty Notices. • The Department of Infrastructure is responsible for monitoring compliance and issuing notices. Policy Review • This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. From: Lord-Brennan, Kate (MHK) To: Haywood, Michelle (MHK) Cc: All Tynwald Members and Contacts; Subject: FW: Tynwald Member- Parking Charges Date: 16 June 2025 11:55:00 Dear Minister Haywood, I am writing following the email of Friday 30th May (below) to all Tynwald Members informing them at short notice that DOI intend to bring in car parking charges at the underground car park starting in June and at a significantly increased fee than existed before 2020, apparently based on commercial comparison. Firstly, I support some form of car parking charge being introduced.  This though needs to be based on fairness and also usage, especially with the proposals as they stand and since they are not private and  allocated spaces.  -       -       -         Section 25 Section 25 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35   -       -       Kind wishes from Peel, Kate Kate Lord-Brennan MHK Member of the House of Keys for Glenfaba & Peel Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 Section 35 From: Kermode, Gary To: Curphey, Emily Cc: Robinson, Jeffrey Subject: RE: Car Parking Motion Date: 10 July 2025 14:32:00 Hi Emily,   /Hills Meadow are not receiving any payments from staff or politicians for parking. That is not to say they are not paying directly from their wages. Ive sent a message to Stuart Quayle to ask him if he knows whether they are paying, as they may pay direct out of salary. Kind regards Gary

From: Curphey, Emily <

Sent: 10 July 2025 13:10 To: Kermode, Gary <

Cc: Robinson, Jeffrey <

Subject: FW: Car Parking Motion Hi Gary Please can you just check who is paying for car parking at the moment. If that is too big an ask can you please check if the judiciary are paying anything? Thanks Emily Emily Curphey MRTPI Chief Officer Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building Douglas Isle of Man IM1 2RF Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 Section 25 From: Haywood, Michelle (MHK) To: All Tynwald Members and Contacts Cc: DOI, Minister Subject: Government Car Parking Charges Date: 15 July 2025 09:11:21 Attachments: image001.png   Dear Tynwald Members,   It is Government’s intention to reintroduce parking charges for public servants and employees in line with the existing Tynwald resolution approved in 2015 and approved policy in the Report on the Allocation and charging for Government Car Parking spaces in Central Douglas Offices [GD 2015/0056].    The first step of reintroducing charges was notified to Tynwald Members on 30th May 2025.  Thank you to everyone who has replied to advise of their choice:   Please confirm by email to : 1.    if you wish to park in the underground car park at Central Government Offices; and 2.    if you would like payment to be deducted at source by payroll monthly.   Several members have already requested a space in the underground carpark. Some members have indicated that they intend to pay for their daily parking in Chester Street Car park as they do not attend Govt Buildings or the Legislative Buildings frequently enough to justify paying for a space.    I have asked my Department to explore how we can offer a pay-as-you-go option that would suit those Members who don’t use the Government carpark on a daily basis.  I anticipate that we will be able to deliver this option before the end of this year.    The scheme that has already been put in place will continue to be rolled out.  If you have not yet notified of your choice, please can you do so, even if only to say you don’t want a space at this time?  This will help us manage the carpark spaces more effectively.   We will explore how to achieve a PAYG option as soon as reasonably practical and will update you when this is available.  You may of course select a different option at that time.   Best wishes   Michelle     Hon. Dr M Haywood MHK | Minister for Infrastructure Section 25 Section 25 From: Maltby, Sarah (MHK) <

Sent: 15 July 2025 10:35 To: <

Cc: Haywood, Michelle (MHK) <

Subject: RE: Government Car Parking Charges Moghrey Mie , Just emailing to confirm: 1.    I wish to park in the underground car park at Central Government Offices; and 2.    I agree to payment to be deducted at source by payroll monthly.

Can you confirm when the first payment will be taken please? Gura mie eu as yeeareeyn share, Thanks and best wishes, Sarah Sarah Maltby OKF son Doolish Jiass- MHK for Douglas South Member for the Department for Enterprise with delegation for the Visit IOM agency, Motorsport and Trustee of Manx National Heritage Member fo

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