Issue - decisions

Matter for Decision

The report detailed the budget proposals relating to the Planning Policy and Transport portfolio that were included in the Budget-Setting Report (BSR) 2018/19.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Transport

Review of Charges:

i.        Approved the proposed charges for this portfolio’s services and facilities, as shown in Appendix A of the Officer’s report.

Revenue:

ii.       Noted the revenue budget proposals as shown in Appendix B of the Officer’s report.

Capital:

iii.       Noted that there are no capital bids or savings presented for this portfolio.

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 Principal Accountant (Services).

Councillor Bick noted the increase in parking fees as a ‘step in the right direction’ and questioned what had prompted the change which recognised a broader car park strategy (last year there was a reduction in charges).

The Executive Councillor stated a good working relationship had been established with Cambridgeshire County Council and Greater Cambridge Partnership looking at transport issues in and around the City including ways to reduce congestion; such as the County’s proposed removal of parking charges at the park and ride sites. It was hoped that the change in parking fees would encourage a proportion of drivers to change their habits and use the park and ride sites or the bus network. This would be monitored over the year to see if there had been a change.

The Committee endorsed the recommendations by 5 votes to 0.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

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

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor