Decision details

The Council’s Central Transport Services s are responsible for the management and maintenance of corporate fleet vehicles to provide the necessary vehicle support to enable directorates of the organisation to deliver effective and responsive services. A fabrication service is included as part of the Fleet Service provision. Both the fleet workshop and fabrication workshop have the objective of increasing income. This report outlines the approach to increasing income for these areas.

RESOLVED: that

1.         the progress made on the implementation of the Central Transport Services improvement programme be noted and agreement be given to the further work required as identified in the report.

2.         the principle of exploring a new approach with the private sector be agreed and authority be delegated to the relevant Senior Officers in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Members to deal with all aspects of commissioning a new approach including the award of contract(s) and any associated arrangements which may be required.

3.         the Rolls Royce and number plate both be retained by the Council and that the Council approach the National Motor Museum with a view to loaning the Rolls Royce on a temporary basis pending it being returned to Cardiff to be put on permanent display at an appropriate facility.