Decision Maker: Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee,

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 10, 2024

Purpose: Update to the Economic Growth and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Asset Decentralisation - Car Parks.  This follows a previous report that Committee on 9 September 2024.

Content: It was moved by Councillor Guest, seconded by Councillor Widdon and   RESOLVED that:   The Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth & Development be recommended to endorse the asset disposal of the car parks named in Appendix 1 of the report to Corserv Solutions Ltd subject to the following:- (Councillors Dwelly and German voted against the above proposition).   It was moved by Councillor Frost, seconded by Councillor Dwelly that (i)  Any asset transfer and provider contract be flexible to allow devolution options should it become viable and/or changes to statutory guidelines that meant Cornwall Council could utilise ANPR.   (ii)  The Committee expects the Council to lobby all relevant bodies, including asking all local MPs, to jointly lobby the relevant Minister to authorise ANPR.   (Councillor Widdon voted against the above proposition).   It was moved by Councillor Dwelly, seconded by Councillor Widdon that (iii)Legal advice be sought on whether all the proposed car parks were within the scope of “environmental assets” as set out in the previous Cabinet decision authorising transfer. It was moved by Councillor Dwelly, seconded by Councillor Frost that   (iv) Cornwall Council worked with Corserv to explore direct ANPR deployment without the use of a private contractor.   It was moved by Councillor Dwelly, seconded by Councillor Martin that   (v)  Corserv be requested to include the Just Park wallet system within its car parks.   It was moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Frost that (vi) Consideration on the leasing arrangements between Cornwall Council and Corserv that a percentage of income be given directly to Cormac towards the management costs and any subsequent additional receipts from the increased income be divided proportionately between them.   (Councillor Widdon abstained from the vote).   Actions:   To circulate to the Committee the communication outlining the Government’s intention with regards to providing guidance on ANPR.