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

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 4, 2024

Purpose: Response to questions raised at the Committee in relation to the disposal of car parks through the Decentralisation Programme.

Content: It was moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Channon and   RESOLVED that the Committee considered and provided feedback on the principles for the programme of car park disposal and recommended to the Strategic Director for Sustainable Growth and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Transportto consider the following for future asset transfers:   (i)  To maximise the amount of Cornwall Council revenue from car park enforcement the Leader should promote a devolution request to Government to give Cornwall Council the ability to use ANPR camaras for enforcement.  The Committee considered it would cost the Government nothing but could provide very significant additional revenue for the Council.   It was moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Dwelly that   (ii)  A surprisingly large proportion of Cornwall Council car parks had no charges at all and given budget pressures it recommended that charging be considered for possible introduction for all car parks to increase resources that could help deliver local traffic orders and improved highway maintenance.   It was moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Channon that   (iii)  No car parks being considered as part of the advance town and parish devolution discussions be included in the list for potential transfer. It was moved by Councillor Perry, seconded by Councillor Channon that (iv)  A further report on the Assets Decentralisation – car parks be presented to a future meeting of the Committee subject to the necessary scrutiny processes being completed and include a list of the proposed car parks for transfer.   It was moved by Councillor Dwelly, seconded by Councillor Thomas that (v)  All transferred car parks continue to be included in the Just Park wallet package that helped residents obtain discounts.