Decision details

(Report of Chief Executive)

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 14 June 2016 on the outcome of a review of Concessionary Parking Permits.

The Cabinet resolved that:

The recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be endorsed as follows:

(1)            an internal review be undertaken to consider whether the current list of Borough Council staff receiving permits is correct;

(2)            an internal review be undertaken to consider whether the current list of Leisure Trust staff receiving permits is correct;

(3)            permits no longer continue for Tonbridge Junior Football Club but an adjustment to hire fees be made to reflect the parking arrangements;

(4)            the parking concession permit for St Stephens Church, Tonbridge be removed when the current permit expires;

(5)            an audit of current users and Country Park volunteers be undertaken to ensure the current list is accurate;

(6)            permits for Riverside Bowls Club, Tonbridge no longer continue but an adjustment to the hire fee be made to reflect the parking arrangements; and

(7)            permits for Aldermen and Freemen be discontinued in the future;  however, one-off permits for Civic events could be offered to attendees as appropriate.