Decision details

The Scrutiny Committee received a report of the Committee and Scrutiny Support Officer which included the Controlled Parking Zone Policies Task Group’s final report and minutes from the Cabinet meetings held on 16 February and 9 March 2015.

The Chair provided an update on the Task Group and the process that had been followed. 

Councillor Joynes, who had been a member of the Task Group said that she had felt the process had worked well and that Members had been able to provide support to officers.

Councillor Silver asked for the reasons that had led to recommendation 8 in the report.  He questioned why it had been agreed to specify ‘children under 16 years of age’.

Councillor Khan suggested that those aged 17 and over may be able to drive.  However it was noted that the recommendation appeared to exempt those who were 16 years old.

It was agreed that the Committee and Scrutiny Officer would contact the Transport and Infrastructure Section Head and query this on behalf of the Scrutiny Committee. 

Following a question from Councillor Khan about business permits, it was explained that there had been abuse of the original scheme.  The criteria required the business vehicle to be used throughout the day, for example for deliveries, and not used solely to get to and from the business premises. 

It was agreed that the recommendations would be reviewed at the Scrutiny Committee’s November meeting.  Officers would be asked to provide information on any impacts that had been found as a result of the updated policies.

RESOLVED –

that a review of the Task Group’s recommendations be added to the work programme for the November meeting.