Agenda item

6.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report confirming that the Council will use income from Penalty Charge Notices issued at bus and tram lanes and gates in accordance with the Bus Lane Contraventions (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005.

6.2

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member:-

(a)

formally endorses the contents of the report, in particular that the Council will use income from Penalty Charge Notices issued at bus and tram lanes and gates in accordance with the Bus Lane Contraventions (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005; and

(b)

approves the use of this income on the types of scheme highlighted in paragraph 4.7 of the report.

6.3

Reasons for Decision

6.3.1

Although the Council are already following the legislation in terms of using PCN income, recent high profile cases nationally underline the need to have the decisions and actions taken by the Council formally recorded as having political support.

6.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

6.4.1

Alternative options do not exist as the use of income from PCNs from enforcement of bus lanes is covered by legislation.

6.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

6.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

6.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Simon Green, Executive Director, Place

6.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

6.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report confirming that the Council will use income from Penalty Charge Notices issued at bus and tram lanes and gates in accordance with the Bus Lane Contraventions (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005.

6.2

The Head of Transport, Traffic and Parking Services reported that the second bullet point under recommendations on the front sheet to the report should say section 4.7 and not 4.8.

6.3

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet Member:-

(a)

formally endorses the contents of the report, in particular that the Council will use income from Penalty Charge Notices issued at bus and tram lanes and gates in accordance with the Bus Lane Contraventions (Penalty Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005; and

(b)

approves the use of this income on the types of scheme highlighted in paragraph 4.7 of the report.

6.4

Reasons for Decision

6.4.1

Although the Council are already following the legislation in terms of using PCN income, recent high profile cases nationally underline the need to have the decisions and actions taken by the Council formally recorded as having political support.

6.5

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

6.5.1

Alternative options do not exist as the use of income from PCNs from enforcement of bus lanes is covered by legislation.