(a)          Decision(s)

(1)  That the phasing of those items referred to in the Cabinet report, recommended by the Economy and Business Development Scrutiny Committee be approved.

(2)  That the proposed metrics set out on page 50 of Appendix 2 to the Cabinet report, taking account of the feedback from the Scrutiny Committee that the metric to measure customer satisfaction should not be introduced until after the improvements had been carried out, be agreed.

(3)  That Council be recommended to approve and adopt:-

(a)  The Car Parking Strategy set out in Appendix 2 to the Cabinet report.

(b)  The phase one and two recommendations set out in Appendix 3 of the Cabinet report, and in particular:-

·         The recommendation (SM1) to set up a joint delivery board with Bucks County Council to oversee the delivery of the Strategy.

·         The proposed capital investment of approximately £400K (estimate by ARUPS), to upgrade the payment options (OM6).

(4)  That Council be asked to note that there might be a further request for capital expenditure to upgrade payment equipment in AVDC car parks in other towns, once the draft strategies for parking in Buckingham, Wendover and Winslow had been received.

(b)          Reason(s) for Decision(s)

To implement a policy which is responsive to the needs of different groups and customers, positively contributes to the local economy and regeneration, introduces a sustainable and efficient parking management model, enhances the local environment, integrates effectively with wider policies and plans and which is resilient to future change.

(c)        Alternative Options Considered

The options are contained in the appendix to the Cabinet report which can be viewed in full on the Council’s web site.

(d)       Relevant Scrutiny Committee

Economy and Business Development. That Committee has had an opportunity to consider the matter and its views are set out in full in the Cabinet report and which were adopted taken into by Cabinet.

Cabinet’s recommendations will be considered by full Council and as such, are not subject to call-in.

(e)        Conflicts of Interest / Dispensation(s)

None.