Decision details

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Operational Services)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Part 3, Schedule 3 – Responsibility for Executive Functions delegated to Officers paragraph 4.3 (1) – the Corporate Director has delegated authority to discharge executive functions within their respective service areas (Part 3.42). All delegations are subject to consultation where considered appropriate in the circumstances (paragraph 4.3 (4(ii) – Part 3.42).

Decision:

The equipment forms part of the Councils replacement rolling programme for vehicles and equipment and sufficient budget is provided in this programme.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - The Council could retain items of grounds maintenance equipment for longer periods however there is a strong ensuing downtime that will overall lead to a lowering of maintenance standards. Possibility that the older equipment will be more prone to breakdowns.

Publication date: 16/10/2018

Date of decision: 12/10/2018

Effective from: 24/10/2018