Decision Maker: Education, Youth & Culture Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: July 10, 2025

Purpose: To provide information on the work of the School Parking Task & Finish Group and seek support for the recommendations being put forward by the Task & Finish Group.

Content: (a)     That the Committee support the Task & Finish Group recommendation that the protocol is adopted for parking issues outside schools and circulation to all schools in Flintshire, as shown at Appendix 2;   (b)     That the Committee support the Task & Finish Group recommendation that the matrix for prioritising schools is implemented, as shown at Appendix 3;   (c)     That the Committee support the Task & Finish Group recommendation that all schools be required to produce a school travel plan and that the portfolio showcase some best practice examples or provide a standard template to schools;   (d)     That the Committee support the Task & Finish Group recommendation that a panel be set up to assess complaints received in accordance with the criteria and determine action be taken based on the established protocol;   (e)     That the Committee support the intention to explore the use of vehicle-mounted ANPR technology to enhance existing Civil Parking Enforcement activities; and   (f)      That the Committee support that further work is required on the 5 minutes grace period in restricted areas and the pilot of 2 schools will take place following implementation of the protocol.