Issue - meetings

Reporting Person – Douglas Spinks

Councillor Kemp, Portfolio Holder for Parking Services, introduced the report which sought approval of the Executive to recommend to Council the proposal to procure new car park management systems.  Councillor Kemp spoke in support of the investment and commented that the works to Town Centre car parks would provide an opportunity to introduce the latest technology and make the car parks more flexible.  Discussion ensued on Brewery Road and Quadrant Court car parks and it was noted that Officers would consider the new systems which would be of benefit to those sites.  The Executive welcomed the proposed investment in the Town Centre.

RECOMMENDed to Council

That  (i)    the proposal for new car park management systems be agreed with funding from the Council’s Investment Programme; and

          (ii)   the Assistant Director (Place) be delegated authority, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to procure car park management systems through competitive dialogue.

Reason:   A decision is sought to invest in the Council’s car parking operations and to formally commence the procurement process.