Decision details

The minutes of the Executive Committee held on 4 March 2025 were presented by the Leader, Councillor Bialyk and taken as read.

In respect of Minute No. 27 Lord Mayoralty, the Leader stated that the next Lord Mayor would be Councillor Jobson and the Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Rolstone.

In respect of Minute No. 28 Annual Scrutiny Report 2023/24, the Leader moved, and Councillor Wright seconded the recommendation that Council receive the Annual Scrutiny Report 2023/24 and following a unanimous vote was CARRIED.

In respect of Minute No. 29 Parking Tariffs 2024, Councillor Wetenhall asked how the Council would deal with expressions of interest such as that put forward for the old bus station site for a pop-up market and Councillor Wood noted that consultation with residents had been listened to by the Portfolio Holder and gave an example from his ward where charging for car parking at Pinhoe Station and the Arena car parks had not been brought forward.

The Leader responded stating that the car parking order for the bus station allowed charges to be put in place but did not mean that this would happen for certain.  With regard to expressions of interest the Council would consider all of these through officers and they would be dealt with in due course.  It was not the ruling groups intention to have a permanent car park on the old bus station site, but all options would be considered.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Executive Committee of 4 March 2025 be received.