Decision details

RESOLVED

i)               To approve the amended Parking Services Discount Policy.

ii)              To delegate authority to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, to make minor editorial changes to the policy prior to publication.

iii)             To delegate authority to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, to agree and implement concessions in line with the said policy.

iv)             To note that the Monitoring Officer will reflect the above-noted delegation in the Council’s constitution (pursuant to her authority to do so per Article 13, paragraph 13.3 b) 3 of the constitution) should the subject delegation be approved.

REASON

i)      To broaden the scope for discounts available within the Parking Services Discount Policy, to include Town Centre Day Passes alongside quarterly season tickets.

ii)     To support the business community which has highlighted difficulties in recruiting/retaining staff, particularly those in low paid roles, due to the financial burden of parking costs.

iii)    To delegate authority to the Director of Resources, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Resources, to implement concessions in line with the policy.