The current 11-year term of the South Essex Parking Partnership (SEPP) Joint Committee Agreement ends on 31 March 2022. The purpose of this report sought approval from the Council to a new offer from Essex County Council (ECC) to continue the operation into a new term under a new Joint Committee Agreement, commencing on 1 April 2022. The proposed term is five years with the option to extend a further twelve months on three consecutive occasions. The proposed Agreement was considered by the SEPP Joint Committee on 28 October 2021. It unanimously supported its proposed terms and recommended that its constituent councils formally approve them.

The Chair wanted to thank Parking Enforcement Team Leader, Emma Cross and the team for their role in Brentwood.  

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Parker SECONDED the recommendations in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED:

That Members formally agree to the proposed terms of the new offer from Essex County Council to enter into a new South Essex Parking Partnership Joint Committee Agreement from 1 April 2022. Refer to Appendix A for details of the proposal.