Decision details

To decide on future provision for fleet and garage services for the Council and Shared Waste Service.

Matter for Decision

The report proposed an approach for the future vehicle maintenance and vehicle management for the City Council and for Shared Waste Service.

Decision of the Leader

     i.        Approved the proposal to establish a fleet maintenance and management facility at Waterbeach.

    ii.        Agreed the principles for the provision of fleet maintenance and management services to SCDC (Shared Waste Service) and delegated authority to negotiate and agree full terms to the Director of Environment and delegated authority to the Head of Property Services the power to complete a lease for 10 years with a 7 year break clause.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Corporate Project Manager.

The Committee made the following comments in response to the report:

     i.        Welcomed the better management of services.

    ii.        Questioned whether South Cambridgeshire District Council required their taxi’s to be tested twice a year.

In response to Members’ questions the Leader said the following:

     i.        Confirmed was aware of the need to consult with the Taxi trade.

    ii.        Confirmed that the issue of testing taxi vehicles twice a year could be raised with South Cambridgeshire District Council.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Leader approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):

Not applicable.