Issue - meetings

ES19047

The report sought approval to introduce a new Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) and charge for engine idling in the Borough under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002. The aim was to reduce polluting emissions from unnecessary engine idling by road vehicles. This would fulfill the commitment in Bromley’s LIP3 to investigate powers to discourage unnecessary idling.

Members expressed support for the initiative.

A discussion took place concerning how the two new CEO’s would be recruited and retained and how schools could also be involved. A discussion also took place concerning how the new CEOs could be allocated fairly to schools.

Members also discussed whether or not the project should be funded from the Members Initiative Earmarked Reserve for Environmental Projects.

Members asked for clarification of the TOR for the Members Initiative Earmarked Reserve to be provided.

RESOLVED that the Portfolio Holder be recommended to:

1) Authorise the use of powers under Regulations 12, 13 and 14 of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002, to enforce against drivers who allow their vehicle engines to run unnecessarily when parked anywhere in the Borough.

2) Agree to delegate authority to the Director of Environment & Public Protection, to authorise, Environmental Protection Officers, Bromley Council Street Enforcement Officers (BCSEOs) and Civil Enforcement Officers of the Council, to make use of these powers to issue FPNs, and take legal proceedings for stationary engine idling offences.

3) Agree to allocate £53.8k from the Members Initiative Earmarked Reserve for Environmental Projects, to meet the cost of the two additional CEO’s for the initial 12 month trial period and the 5 air quality sensors.