Resident Card

October 1, 2025 Overview and Scrutiny Board, Cabinet (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

... to introduce a Resident Card scheme offering residents benefits like free parking, discounts at seaside kiosks, and free swims, while delegating authority for contracting a technical solution for a Summer 2026 launch.

Full council record
Purpose

Approval of the Residents Card offer

Content

RESOLVED that: -

(a)         
Cabinet agrees the introduction of a Resident Card
scheme, the initial offer as described in paragraph 13 onwards and
the associated financial assessment.  

(b)        
Cabinet approves to delegate authority to the Chief
Operating Officer in consultation with Director of Finance and
Portfolio Holders Councillor Herrett and Councillor Cox to direct
award and associated contracts for the technical solution, in
readiness for a summer 2026 go live.
Voting:
Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Destination Leisure and
Commercial Operations
Reason
Key activity in the
Corporate Strategy to deliver for residents. Supports key aims in
the Corporate Strategy including our inclusive, vibrant and
sustainable economy supports our communities to thrive. Supports
the Council’s UKSPF Investment Plan and existing
interventions.
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 10.15 am on October 1, 2025

Supporting Documents

Residents Card Cabinet Report.pdf
Appendix B.pdf
Appendix A.pdf
Appendix D RC Outline Business Case template.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date1 Oct 2025