Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision

To consider the replacement of the current parking operating system and equipment at Grafton East, West and Queen Anne Terrace multi-storey car parks.

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Transport.

     i.        Approved the replacement of car parking control equipment at Grafton East, West and Queen Anne Terrace Multi Storey Car Parks, as detailed in the attached appendices, which has been properly planned and is ready for implementation.

    ii.        Recommend the replacement of car parking control equipment at Grafton East, West and Queen Anne Terrace Multi Storey Car Parks is put forward for funding approval in the Budget Setting Report (BSR).

   iii.        Agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Environment, following consultation with Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Transport, to exercise the option in the 2013 contract with APT-Skidata Limited to order the supply and installation of replacement of car parking control equipment at Grafton East, West and Queen Anne Terrace Multi Storey Car Parks.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alterative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Commercial Operations Manager which referred to the replacement of the current parking operating system and equipment at Grafton East, West and Queen Anne Terrace multi-storey car parks.

The new system would include ‘pay on foot technology’ to control access to and facilitate payment for parking across the three multi-storey car parks, and enable the Council to explore other payment options such as web-based, cashless payment systems and allow the introduction of pre-booking facilities and mobile wallets.

In response to the Committee’s comments the Commercial Operations Manager replied the new equipment would allow for future new technology in contactless payment, pay by phone and direct payment via phone apps.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the amended recommendations.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor and (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.