The report has been circulated with the Cabinet Agenda for its meeting on 17^th January 2019. The relevant Minute and report has been referred direct to the Place Scrutiny Committee for consideration.

The Committee considered Minute 607 of Cabinet held on 17^th January 2019, which had been referred direct to scrutiny by Cabinet, together with a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) presenting the updated Highways and Parking Policies for approval.

Having considered the matter further, the Cabinet Member for Infrastructure confirmed that he was happy that the matter be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration.  Any decision made by the Cabinet would be eligible for call-in.

Resolved:

That the matter be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Cllr Moring

Report of Deputy Chief Executive (Place) attached

The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) presenting the updated Highways and Parking Policies for approval.

Resolved:

1. That the replacement of Highway Policy Note No.2 (1999) with the updated Highway Safety Inspection Policy and Guidance, be approved.

2. That the replacement of Parking Policy (2015) with the updated policy on Civil Enforcement of Parking, be approved.

3. That the Director of Planning and Transport be authorised to update the Parking Policy with any updates in respect of the issue of updated contravention codes descriptions, in consultation with the lead Cabinet Member for Infrastructure.

Reasons for decision:

To update and refresh previous existing Highways Inspection and Parking Enforcement policies in line with best practice, current legislation and statutory requirements ensuring the Council is fully compliant with its statutory duties.

Other options:

None.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to: Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Moring