Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

That the ongoing working arrangements within Fleet Services and the actions undertaken to control the operational risk to the Council and ensure compliance with the undertakings required for the Operator’s Licence be supported.

The Chief Officer (Streetscene & Transportation) introduced the report.  She provided background information and advised that the report provided an update on progress of the action plan following an internal audit of the Council’s Operator's (O’) Licence conducted in April 2021.  A follow-up audit in May 2023 highlighted that reasonable progress in implementing the agreed actions was being made and key controls were in place, but some refinement of the addition of controls was required which would enhance the control environment. The follow-up audit report gave a reasonable (amber/green) assurance level and identified that key objectives could be better achieved with some relatively minor adjustments, and key controls were generally operating effectively.

The Highway Network Manager reported on the main considerations as detailed in the report.  He responded to the questions raised by Councillor David Coggins-Cogan regarding the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), the national average pass rate for HGV and MOTs, and controls around the O’ Licence.  The Highway Network Manager also responded to the further questions raised by Councillor Richard Lloyd regarding the O’ Licence, operating centres, and the CPC.

The Highway Network Manager introduced the recently appointed Fleet & Contract Manager, who introduced himself to the Committee with some details relating to his background and his impression of the role in his first few months of employment with the Authority.

RESOLVED:

That the ongoing working arrangements within Fleet Services and the actions undertaken to control the operational risk to the Council and ensure compliance with the undertakings required for the Operator’s Licence be supported.