Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that the Cabinet made unanimous decision to:

2.1  Consider and accept the revised OBC as the final plan as set out within the Ministerial Direction and to support this final plan to be submitted for approval.

2.2  Subject to confirmation of funding implement a charging Class C CAZ charging all vehicles except cars, along with targeted traffic management in Queen Square.

2.3  Subject to confirmation of funding implement an enhanced package of supporting measures as set out in paragraph 3.6 of the report, including grants and interest free loans for residents and businesses, in order to achieve sufficient improvements in air quality and public health.

2.4  Have due regard to the Equalities Impact Assessment and the community impacts of the decision being taken in line with the requirements under the Equalities Act 2010.

2.5  Note the recommendations from the CTE panel and the responses provided in the report.

2.6  Note the Consultation Report and Consultation Response Report (as published on http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-breathes-2021) setting out the views of the respondents to the public consultation and analysis of these views.

2.7  Agree the concessions and exemptions as set out within the Proposed System Design Features and Payment Exemptions report (as published on http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/bath-breathes-2021). 

2.8  Agree a charge of £9 per 24 hour period for non-compliant taxis (Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles) and LGVs/vans and £100 per 24 hour period for non-compliant coaches, buses and HGVs.

2.9  Agree a Penalty Charge Notice rate of £120 (plus the CAZ charge), which will be reduced by 50% to £60 (plus the CAZ charge) if paid within 14 days in line with the requirements of the appropriate legislation.

2.10  Note the revision to the zone boundary so that it now includes the Pulteney Estate area, and agree the revisions to the zone boundary so that it also now includes the Bathwick Estate and Sydney Place areas and the Oldfield Road junction with the A367 within the zone boundary.

2.11  Agree the proposed monitoring arrangements for AQ and traffic flows in Bathampton as specified in section 5.9 of the report.

2.12  Agree an amendment to the Council’s Event Policy to restrict any event which will have a detrimental impact on AQ.

2.13  Agree that the decision to submit the Full Business Case (FBC) and make the Charging Order is delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Council’s s151 Officer, Monitoring Officer, Leader and Cabinet member for Development and Neighbourhoods.