Decision

Appendix A is exempt from disclosure from publication on the basis that it contains information of the description set out in paragraphs 14 and 21 of Part 4 of schedule 12 A of the Local Government Act 1972 and in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

AGREED that approval be granted for the existing Street Furniture Agreement for the provision and maintenance of bus shelters, incorporating commercial advertising be extended for a term of five years.

Reasons for the decision

1.The existing Street Furniture Agreement expires on 31st March 2024.

2.An extension will enable the existing services and facilities to continue to be provided to the travelling public at no cost to the Council.

3.An extension will ensure that at the very minimum, the current levels of income to the Council from this Agreement will be maintained.

4.An extension to the Agreement is permitted under the current terms for up to a further 5-year term.