Issue - decisions

Anti-Idling Legislation

16/09/2019 - Anti-Idling Legislation

The Portfolio Holder agreed to:

 

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.

 

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.

 

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