Issue - meetings

Following an efficiency review, the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood

RESOLVED:                That the Cabinet Member considered the report and agreed to the recommendation of the Parking Review, namely closure of 9 St. Leonards Parking Services reception.

REASON:                     To deliver the service efficiency savings identified in the 2011/12 Parking Service Review.

The Cabinet Member considered a report which sought approval for the closure of the Parking Services Reception at 9 St Leonards Place on Saturdays.

Officers outlined the report and advised that St. Leonards Place is closed on Saturdays apart from the Parking Reception, for which the building has to be opened up at a cost of £11k per year. In addition, staff also accrue lieu time and temporary staff then have to be employed through the week. As the reception is not particularly well used on Saturdays, it is felt that resources could be better used throughout the week.

The Cabinet Member commented that providing a good communication strategy was put into place to advise residents that the reception would be closing on a Saturday, then she was happy to approve the recommendation.

Officers confirmed that the opening times of the reception could be put on parking tickets and that a leaflet drop to areas with permit parking would also be considered.

RESOLVED:                That the Cabinet Member considered the report and agreed to the recommendation of the Parking Review, namely closure of 9 St. Leonards Parking Services reception.

REASON:                     To deliver the service efficiency savings identified in the 2011/12 Parking Service Review.