The Cabinet Member for Environment introduced the report which sought to approve the implementation and enforcement of anti-idling legislation, and said that the legislation was not new, but that the Council were drawing up its own procedures.  He said that educating the public, rather than issuing notices was to be encouraged.  The Cabinet Member for Environment said that a consultation was in place for buses and taxis, and he advised that vehicles running equipment such as refrigeration units, were exempt from enforcement.

Resolved:

(1)  That the implementation and enforcement of provisions relating to anti idling as laid down by the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002 be approved.

(2)  That delegated authority be given to the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Commissioning, Environment & Leisure to authorise relevant officers or persons to stop the commission of stationary idling offences and issue fixed penalty notices (FPNs) in respect of such offences, in accordance with Regulation 6(3) of the Road Traffic (Vehicle Emissions) (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2002.