Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendation to purchase the electric vehicles was approved.
summary: The decision at stake is the purchase of 2 electric Parking Services vehicles to replace existing vehicles that are 12 years old and no longer economically viable.
topline: The Director of Resources has decided to approve the purchase of 2 electric Parking Services vehicles to replace aging vehicles and align with the Council's carbon neutrality goals.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the use of public funds for the purchase of new vehicles, and the decision to go electric aligns with the Council's aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Parking Services staff", "Taxpayers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=754
Decision Maker: Director of Resources ([email protected])
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: To approve the purchase of 2 x electric Parking Services vehicles. To approve the award of the required purchase contracts to the supplier selected pursuant to the relevant framework agreement (‘the contracts’). To finalise the terms and conditions of and enter into the contracts in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services. The existing vehicles are now due for replacement as they have come to the end of their useful economic life. The vehicles are both 12 years old. Because of their age parts are getting hard to get. The cost of the two vehicles is £53,515.50 plus VAT and Road Fund Licence and First Registration Fee. Purchasing diesel / HVO vehicles has been explored but this does not meet with the Council's aspiration to be carbon neutral by 2030 and electric vehicles of this size have the range required. The running costs of the electric vehicles are cheaper than the diesel / HVO equivalent. Hiring vans at a cost of £390 per week per vehicle was rejected on cost grounds. To carry on using the current vehicles and risk overspending on the budget for maintenance and also risk not being able to get parts. None
Date of Decision: July 7, 2025