Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 11, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for a Driver Licensing & Specialist Vehicle Requirements Policy. This will support the current Operational Road Risk Policy by introducing a minimum interval period of driver licence checks, introduction of mandatory assessments for all drivers of Council vehicles, management of penalty points and disqualifications, and providing clarity on the driving and operating of specialist vehicles (eg minibuses and LGV)

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)         That the Policy on the Driver Licensing & Specialist Vehicle Requirements be approved with an immediate implementation date.   (ii)        That the Chief Officer Environment & Technical, with overall responsibility for the Council’s Fleet Operating Licence, be authorised to oversee the consistent implementation of this Policy and its compliance levels.   (iii)       That this item to be dealt with as a matter of urgent business in accordance with Section 5 (Rule 5.8.10(m)) of the Council’s Constitution.   Reasons for decisions   (i)         To ensure we have a resilient, safe and efficient strategy covering our workplace transport requirements.   (ii)        Provide assurance that all professional and commercial fleet transport requirements are delivered in the most cost effective manner.   (iii)       To deliver a Workplace Travel Strategy that will ensure consistency in operation and management of our travel requirements and flag the milestones and next steps to deliver against our financial and ecological challenges.