To approve capital expenditure to the value of £548k in order to scope, commission and deliver schemes as outlined in this report which includes purchase of highway plant equipment, and necessary works associated with the feasibility, design and implementation of on street parking measures and moving traffic enforcement.

To progress the capital programme approved by council for 2022/23 and to agree the delegation of operational decisions in order to progress these projects.

That:

a) The budget of £548k identified in the approved capital programme for 2022/23 is allocated towards the following schemes;

a. Moving traffic enforcement £100k

b. On street parking scheme £100k

c. Purchase of new fleet/plant £343k

d. Kington car parking £5k

b) The Operational decision making regarding the expenditure towards the outlined schemes is delegated to the Interim Director Highways and Transport in consultation with the Cabinet Member – Infrastructure and Transport and Section 151 officer.

1. Not to approve expenditure. This is not recommended as this would result in failure to deliver agreed schemes in accordance with the budget as agreed by full council