Report attached

Cabinet:

1)    Authorised the implementation and enforcement of the powers under The Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002.

2)    Delegated authority to the Director of Neighbourhoods all powers to use, issue and enforce Fixed Penalty Notices under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 and authorise any referral for legal proceedings where necessary.

3)    Authorised the Director of Neighbourhoods to further delegate the discharge of powers at Recommendation 2, above, to other Council Officers referred to in paragraph 4.2 of the report.

Cabinet members were asked to adopt the anti-idling legislation and use enforcement action under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) Regulations 2002.

Members noted that idling vehicles were a driving factor of the worsening of air quality in the Borough and the Council will work with schools directly to combat idling vehicles.

Cabinet:

1)    Authorised the implementation and enforcement of the powers under The Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002.

2)    Delegated authority to the Director of Neighbourhoods all powers to use, issue and enforce Fixed Penalty Notices under the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 and authorise any referral for legal proceedings where necessary.

3)    Authorised the Director of Neighbourhoods to further delegate the discharge of powers at Recommendation 2, above, to other Council Officers referred to in paragraph 4.2 of the report.