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Recreation Road Car Park - Overview and Scrutiny Topic Proposal Report
Meeting: 11/07/2011 - Overview and Scrutiny Board (Item 19)
19 Recreation Road Car Park - Overview and Scrutiny Topic Proposal Report 
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Minutes:
The Chairman invited Councillor S. P. Shannon to introduce this item as he had put forward the topic proposal form. Councillor Shannon provided background information on his proposal and explained that the issue in respect of the drainage/flooding had now been addressed. Members were informed that complaints had been received from individual taxi drivers and the Chairman of the Taxi Drivers Association in respect of the time limit set for pick up of passengers at the Recreation Road Car Park. Another issue which had been raised referred to the strict manner in which attendants issued parking fines for vehicles parked incorrectly and the appeal system which was in place. Councillor Shannon informed Members that he had written and verbal evidence to substantiate the claims. Other Members commented that they had also received complaints from residents along similar lines.
As the Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Cultural and Environmental Services was present at the meeting, the Chairman invited him to respond to the issues raised in the topic proposal form.
The Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Cultural and Environmental Services informed Members that the management of the Car Park Service was currently being considered as part of Shared Services and several options were being considered including out sourcing to another Council. It was confirmed that the flooding/drainage issued had been addressed by Worcestershire County Council. The Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Cultural and Environmental Services advised Members that as part of the Shared Services business plan an extension, from 10 to 15 minutes, of the taxi drivers’ pick up/drop off time limit was being considered.
After further discussion it was
RECOMMENDED that the taxi drivers’ pick up/drop off time limit be extended to 15 minutes with immediate effect.
RESOLVED:
(a) that a review of the Recreation Road Car Park be included in the Work Programme and a Task Group established as soon as possible;
(b) that Councillor S. P. Shannon be Chairman of the Task Group; and
(c) that the Task Group complete its investigation and report back to the Board as quickly as possible.