Purpose

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member seeking the adoption of the Vehicle Removals Policy and associated processes

Decision

(i)  To adopt the Vehicle Removals Policy 2023.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director Growth following consultation with the Director Legal, Governance and HR to do anything necessary to implement the contents of the Vehicle Removals Policy 2023 including but not limited to entering into contracts for the removal of vehicles and amending Traffic and other Orders as required.

Reasons for the decision

To enable the Council to resolve sustained obstructions of the public highway.

Alternative options considered

To enable the Council to address persistent evaders of Penalty Charge Notices.