Scrutiny Review Program: 2002-2003
Past Reviews
Parking Enforcement
Management of on and off street parking resources are crucial to ensure a turnover of spaces for the benefit of both car park users and local residents. They ensure appropriate use of limited space within the district by penalising cars that are parked incorrectly.
Furthermore, on street parking restrictions play a role in maintaining traffic flow and limiting highway danger. They also make available reserved spaces for permit holders.
The Council wanted to ensure that restrictions are applied in a fair manner and do not prejudice any group in society. Also, that the work of Parking Attendants is seen as one of “deterrent” to those who seek to violate the charges and restrictions duly imposed by the Council, not that of catching as many people as possible for the sole purpose of issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCN’s).
Sports pitches
The Council owns and maintains a relatively large resource of sports pitches on sites throughout the three main urban areas of the district. Usage of the sites was seen to be declining, in line with a wider national picture of declining formal sports. However, at the time of the review there was some evidence that this was being turned around.
This review report provided information which enabled the council to formuate a strategy for play area provision and maximise the use of our sports pitches.
