Agenda and draft minutes

Members are asked to declare any interest and the nature of that interest which they may have in any of the items under consideration at this meeting.

None advised

To receive communications from the Chairman.

The Chair advised that the meeting would be very short and would be followed by the first meeting of the Task and Finish Group to review the  VOI scooter trial.

The Chair welcomed Councillor Phil Larratt, Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport, Highways and Waste, Ian Achurch, Head of Economic Growth & Sustainability– Highways and Transport (North Northants Council) and Matt O’Connell, Safer Roads Team Manager, Northants Police to the meeting.

To agree the scope (terms of reference) for the scrutiny review

The Chair advised that the Task and Finish group will  submit its final report to the Cabinet meeting on 12^th March.

Councillor Barter considered that thought should be given to whether misuse of the scooters was a police matter or a breach of the VOI contract.

The Chair considered that the fact sheet provided by Officers was very useful. It was noted that the minimum age to use the scooters had been increased from 16 to 18 years of age.

The Committee considered the scope of the review and it was:

RESOLVED:

That the Place Overview and Scrutiny Committee confirmed the scope for the scrutiny review of the VOI scooters trial.

The Chairman to advise whether they have agreed to any items of urgent business being admitted to the agenda.

None advised