Issue - items at meetings - Letters from Councillors

(i)           Cycle to Work Guarantee. Letter from Councillor Mitchell (copy attached).

(ii)         Parking at Stanmer Park. Letter from Councillor Caulfield (copy attached).

57.1               The Cabinet Member reported that two letters had been received.

57(a)      Letter – Cycle to Work Guarantee

57.2               A letter was received from Councillor Mitchell asking whether the Council would be signing up to the Cycle to Work Guarantee and what steps would be taken to promote the initiative (for copy see minute book).

57.3               The Cabinet Member stated that Councillor Mears had replied positively to the Cycle to Work guarantee letter from Lord Adonis, and a copy of this letter had been forwarded to Councillor Mitchell. The council had been improving the offer to those who already cycled and were encouraging staff to take up cycling through a number of co-ordinated measures. The council first developed a Staff Travel Plan in 2005, this plan included clear objectives and policies for increasing cycle use among Brighton and Hove City Council staff. Over 300 cycle parking spaces had added at council buildings and lockers, showers and changing facilities had been provided. Free cycle training to all council staff was on offer and a tax free bike school was provided which 400 staff had taken advantage of. Cycling information was abundant and regular access to cycle maintenance was made available through associated events and promotion. It was considered that the council were already meeting the criteria detailed in the guarantee and would be happy to work with Department of Transport, and other relevant agencies, to further build on the excellent cycle to work offer provided for council staff.

57.4               Councillor Mitchell stated that she had not yet received a copy of the letter which Councillor Mears had sent to Lord Adonis. It was agreed that another copy would be sent to Councillor Mitchell

57.5               RESOLVED – That the letter be noted.

57(b)      Letter – Parking at Stanmer Park

57.6               A letter was received from Councillor Caulfield concerning difficulties associated with parking at Stanmer Park and requesting that parking bays be marked and existing parking areas be made larger (for copy see minute book).

57.7               Councillor Caulfield was not able to attend the meeting. A written response would be sent to Councillor Caulfield.

57.8               RESOLVED – That the letter be noted.