Decision details
Enforcement of moving traffic and parking contraventions by means of CCTV cameras
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To note progress since approval in principle in March 2009
Decision:
(i) that a resolution be placed before Full Council seeking approval for the transfer of powers to the Council from the Metropolitan Police to enforce moving traffic contraventions, as is required by the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2003 and that 1 January 2011 be the date from which the Borough will take on these powers;
(ii) that officers be authorised to carry out all necessary steps to enable the Borough Council to begin enforcement on 1 January 2011 in accordance with the Code of Practice for operation of CCTV enforcement cameras in the London Borough of Brent;
(iii) that the full set-up costs of introducing the CCTV enforcement of MTCs (£1,104,000) be funded through prudential borrowing (as referred to in paragraph 8.2 of the report from the Director of Environment and Culture), the costs of which will be met from income generated by the scheme;
(iv) that the scheme be monitored from the appointed start date and that a review be carried out following six and twelve months of operation;
(v) that the Head of Transportation be authorised to enter into such agreements or arrangements as he sees fit for the enforcement of MTCs referred to in Appendix A of the Director’s report which occur on those parts of boundary roads which fall within the areas of neighbouring boroughs.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Internal
Contact: Tim Jackson, Transportation Unit Email: tim.jackson@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 5151.
Report author: Tim Jackson
Publication date: 25/06/2010
Date of decision: 23/06/2010
Decided at meeting: 23/06/2010 - Executive
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