Issue - meetings

To consider a report by Chief Officer Management Team.

Endorsed the action taken by Management Team to introduce a car park voucher scheme for use in December 2008 and January 2009.

(The Chairman announced that he proposed to admit the following urgent Item in accordance with Section 103(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 given the need to meet the publication deadline for District Wide.)

Consideration was given to a report by Chief Officers Management Team (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) proposing the introduction of a car parking voucher scheme aimed at supporting local retailers by increasing the number of people who choose to shop in Huntingdon, St Neots and St Ives during the present economic climate.

In discussing the scheme, Cabinet noted that intention to print a voucher in the next edition of Districtwide which would entitle the holder to park free of charge for up to four hours in any long stay car park on Saturdays in December or January.  In expressing support for the proposal in terms of its benefits for both retailers and Huntingdonshire residents, the Cabinet

RESOLVED

that action taken by Management Team to introduce a car park voucher scheme for use in December 2008 and January 2009 be endorsed.