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*RESOLVED
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1.  
That the use of DVLA devolved powers be approved and
authority be delegated to the Director of Leisure Culture and
Community Wellbeing in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Health and Wellbeing, for the Council to enter into an agreement
with the DVLA, as a devolved power partner, to manage and deal with
untaxed vehicles.
 

2.  
That the creation of a pilot scheme for the
immobilisation, removal, storage and disposal of untaxed vehicles
in Chesterfield be approved, for a period of 6 months.
 

3.  
That an evaluation of the pilot scheme be undertaken
in terms of resourcing, impact on public safety and financial and
legal implications to determine the effectiveness of the pilot
scheme. The results of the evaluation to be presented in a full
report to Cabinet at the end of the six-month period to inform and
agree next steps.
 
REASONS FOR
DECISIONS
 

1.  
Entering into an agreement to become a DVLA devolved power partner
allows the Council to remove or clamp untaxed vehicles promptly and
to confirm ownership details.
 

2.  
The implementation of a pilot scheme would allow the
Council to assess the effectiveness of the partnership and the
impact on public safety, resources, and financial and legal
implications.