Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Corporate Manager for People, Governance and Waste.

Cabinet had before it and NOTED a report* of the Corporate Manager for People, Governance and Waste which provided Members with an overview of the Environment and Enforcement service for the financial year 2022/23.

It was highlighted that there were no outstanding abandoned vehicles from the 22/23 financial year.

The following was discussed:

·        An explanation was sought on the process followed when abandoned cars were removed by the Council. An officer explained that they were kept for up to for 14 days, after that, they were crushed. If someone claimed the vehicle, they would have to pay the removal costs as well as a fixed penalty notice for abandoning a vehicle.

·        Parking Outturn 2016 – 2023 was raised and it was noted that costs had increased. But so had the variance. An officer explained that due to increased costs the income generated had reduced.

·        The Council’s fleet of electric vehicles was welcomed.

·        The Enforcement team were due to undertake Police and Criminal Evidence Act training.

Note: * Report previously circulated.