Decision details

To consider options for joining the new parking partnership lead by Colchester Council and consisting of Harlow, Tendering, Braintree Uttlesford Councils.

(1)        That the following be recommended to the Council for approval:

(a)        That the Northern Essex Parking Partnership be joined by the Council with effect from 1 April 2011;

(b)        That the Cabinet Member with responsibility for parking matters be nominated as the Partnership Board Member for the District and that the appointment of a deputy be made by the Leader at a later date;

(c)        That the off street parking operation be retained outside of the proposed Partnership  and delivered through the existing contract with Vinci Park;

(d)        That negotiations be commenced with Vinci Park to enable the permitted two year extension of the contract from September 2012 to August 2014 with respect to off street operations only; and

(e)        That all surpluses generated through on street enforcement activity within the District from 1 April 2011 would pass to the new Parking Partnership be noted.