(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.