Agenda and decisions

No apologies were received.

To receive notification of any declarations of pecuniary and/or conflict of interest from Members.

There were no declarations of interest.

To answer any questions and hear deputations, if any, asked by any resident of the Borough pursuant to Standing Orders.

Councillor McLoughlin a deputation in relation to parking and potential TROs in the Cranmore area.

To provide an overview of the Parking Services provided by the Council and an update on potential service improvements and efficiencies driven by the current economic climate and growth agenda.

The Cabinet Member RESOLVED to:

a)  Note the contents of the report and the performance data set out in Appendices A and B

b)  Support the proposed move towards accepting cashless payments only in Council car parks and receive annual updates on progress.

c)  Agree to consult on the proposed introduction of a Pay and Display management system at the M&S multi-storey car park, and bring a further report back to cabinet in July 2021, to agree the way forward.

d)  Agree to receive a further report in July 2021, monitoring progress and feedback associated with the move towards cashless payment methods only. This report will also include details of the service’s annual performance for approval to submit it to the Department for Transport in accordance with the requirements of the Traffic Management Act.

To provide an update on two petitions received for the Environment and Highways portfolio, and where appropriate, agree the associated recommendations.

The Cabinet Member RESOLVED to:

a)  Note the petitions received and the proposed programme for investigating and responding to them as detailed in Appendix 1

b)  Agree to refer both petitions to be considered in accordance with the statutory Traffic Regulation Order process and the Council’s Scheme of Delegated Authority to the Head of Highway Management.