Offering a cycle to work scheme would allow the Authority to provide benefits to staff whilst lessening the environment impact of staff members travelling by car.

The proposed scheme offered  tax incentives that enabled staff to enjoy savings on the price of a new bicycle and related accessories such as safety equipment.  The Council purchased the bicycle and the employee leased the bicycle via a tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme.

Cllr Aspinell MOVED and Cllr Lloyd SECONDED the recommendations in the report and following a full discussion it was RESOLVED:

1.  To agree to the Council registering with Cyclescheme, offering employees the benefits of the scheme.

2.  To agree to the provision of cycle racks at the Town Hall and to the investigation of further provision of changing areas and/or showers as part of the Town Hall development.