Issue - meetings

The Parking Manager submitted a report outlining the scope and draft Terms of Reference of the Parking Enforcement Contract Scrutiny Task and Finish Group.  He provided a summary of the report adding that the membership had been agreed and that Group meetings would be held in June and July 2017.  The Parking Manager invited Members to contact either himself or the Scrutiny Officer with any comments or observations within the next seven to ten days.

Councillor M Casey referred to the issue of evening enforcement.  The Parking Manager explained that the majority of parking restrictions ended at 6:30pm but that there was some evidence of chronic parking on double yellow lines well into the evening, which caused problems.

In response to a query from Councillor P Phillips about reviewing the need for some single and double yellow lines, the Parking Manager explained that a review had been undertaken several years ago and that this was not within the scope of the Task and Finish group.

Councillor Mrs D Hollebon agreed that areas around schools needed greater enforcement attention and that this should be given priority.

In response to a query from Councillor N Symonds, the Parking Manager explained the function of double yellow lines and when penalty charges could be issued to vehicles parked on the footway adjacent to yellow lines.

Members supported the report, as detailed.

RESOLVED – that (A) the scope and Terms of Reference of the Parking Enforcement Contract Scrutiny Task and Finish Group as detailed in Essential Reference Paper “B” of the report submitted, be endorsed; and

(B)   Members’ comments or suggestions relating to the remit of the Task and Finish Group be referred to the Lead Officer and Scrutiny Officer.