Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved to proceed with the implementation of CPE, despite increased costs and timelines.
summary: The decision at stake is the implementation of Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) in Cambridgeshire County Council.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to proceed with the implementation of Civil Parking Enforcement in Cambridgeshire County Council, despite increased costs and timelines.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves potential increased costs and changes to parking enforcement in the area, which could impact residents and businesses.
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents", "Businesses", "Cambridgeshire County Council members"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/localgov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=984
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: To update members on progress made to date by FDC and Cambridgeshire County Council in respect of Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) and the revised estimated timeline, costs and scope of works associated with CPE implementation following the previous Cabinet update paper on 18th December 2023. To seek member approval to proceed with the implementation of CPE having due regard to the updated estimated implementation and running costs and timeline referenced in schedules 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5.
Content: To update members on progress made to date by FDC and Cambridgeshire County Council in respect of Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) and the revised estimated timeline, costs and scope of works associated with CPE implementation following the previous Cabinet update paper on 18th December 2023. To seek member approval to proceed with the implementation of CPE having due regard to the updated estimated implementation and running costs and timeline referenced in schedules 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5. AGREED to: · Note the updated estimated increase in the overall project delivery costs, timelines and CPE running costs post implementation. · Consent to officers proceeding with obtaining updated corrective works costs from Milestone which is likely in itself to incur a cost (currently unknown but estimated to be within the range of £50k to £100k). · Consent to officers proceeding with the implementation of CPE based on the predicted costs contained within this update report in advance of obtaining actual costs. Estimated costs to be brought back to Cabinet for approval upon receipt. · Provide an officer steer on any previously highlighted red line areas within the previously drafted preliminary agency agreement. · Approve the member/officer CPE project team to agree any red line areas in order to progress the CPE project to implementation. This would include the administration of all highway permits, suspensions, waivers and dispensations.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2025