Issue - meetings

FSD24019

It was queried that with respect to traffic and road safety, if any of the excess income showing in the Budget Monitoring report could be used for road safety. The Assistant Director for Traffic and Parking clarified that this income had already been considered and had been taken account of in the Council's Budget. A Member asked if there was a list of CCTV cameras near schools that could be disseminated. The Assistant Director for Traffic and Parking said that the list could be shared privately if required. It was explained that once compliance had been achieved in a particular area, then the camera would be moved to another area. In certain areas they did not work and then foot patrols were used.

A debate took place as to whether dummy cameras could be used in an effort to save on costs. The Assistant Director for Traffic and Parking said that this could be considered, but that in some cases it could have a counterproductive affect. The Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety was opposed to the use of dummy cameras, stating that in his view it undermined the purpose of having the cameras installed in the first place. A discussion took place about the level of charging that the Council was making for its car parks. The Assistant Director for Traffic and Parking said that the Council was trying to be competitive, prices were reviewed regularly, and a change of pricing could be recommended if required.

RESOLVED that:

The Portfolio Holder for Environment, and the Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways and Road Safety, be recommended to endorse the 2023/24 Revenue Budget Monitoring position for the Environment & Community Services Portfolio.