Issue - meetings

Report number SS09 by the Access and Engagement Portfolio Holder.

                                                                                (Enclosure)

Decision:

1.)   To adopt the Fleet Management Strategy contained within report SS09; subject to a satisfactory consultation being carried out and the figures in the report being verified.

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report SS09 by the Portfolio Holder, Healthy Environment.

2.)   Comments received from the Communities PDG.

3.)   Comments received from the Monitoring Officer with regard to appropriate consultation being carried out.

4.)   Comments made by the Interim Chief Executive at the meeting with regard to the Monitoring Officer’s comments contained within the report.

5.)   The implementation of the strategy will contribute directly to the Council objectives set out in the Quality Organisation priority theme in terms of improved efficiency and reduced carbon emissions.

Other options considered:

1.)   Consideration has been given to leasing vehicles as an alternative to purchase, but at this point in time outright purchase is the best option for the organisation.