Agenda item

Report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport outlining the conclusions of an investigation into the feasibility and potential benefits of automating the toll collection services on the Itchen Bridge, attached.

DECISION MADE: (Ref: CAB 10/11 4764)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport and having received representations from a Member of the Council, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To implement an automated toll collection service for Itchen Bridge.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director of Environment, following consultation with the Solicitor to the Council and Executive Director of Resources, to take any necessary action to give effect to recommendation (i) above, including but not limited to undertaking any and all necessary procurement activities in compliance with Contract Procedure Rules (including award of contract and all associated or ancillary matters), making necessary changes to the relevant Toll Orders made under the Hampshire Act 1983 (including determination of objections following advertisement of proposed changes) and consulting upon and implementing all necessary service, staffing and organisational structure changes necessary to implement the project.

(iii)  To approve, in accordance with Financial Procedure Rules, capital expenditure, as set out in confidential Appendix 2, subject to Council approving the addition of the Itchen Bridge Toll Automation scheme to the Environment and Transport Capital Programme in February 2011. This scheme will be funded by a combination of borrowing and contributions from the Itchen Bridge Major Maintenance Fund, as set out in the confidential appendix.

(iv)  To consult with staff and unions on the automation, which will lead to a need for restructuring of the service and potential staffing reductions. Redeployment of affected employees will be a priority