Decision details

The Council considered a report which sought approval for the suspension of off-street parking charges across all areas of Argyll and Bute for the 2 week period 11 December 2020 to 24 December 2020.

Councillors Freeman and Morgan left the meeting at this point.

Motion

The Council:-

1.     Agrees to suspend all off-street car parking charges across all areas of Argyll and Bute between 11 December 2020 and 24 December 2020.

2.     Note the proposal from Oban BIDS and agrees to the principle that an organisation or community group can pay the Council for additional days suspension of charging and this will be dealt with by the Executive Director with responsibility for Roads and Infrastructure Services.

Moved by Councillor Currie, seconded by Councillor Colville.

Amendment

Agree to the Motion but with the change to the date in recommendation 1 from 24 December 2020 to 3 January 2021.

Moved by Councillor Armour, seconded by Councillor Blair.

The vote was taken by calling the role and Members voted as follows:-

Decision

The Motion received 16 votes and the Amendment 15, the Motion was carried and the Council resolved accordingly.

(Ref: Report by Executive Director for Roads and Infrastructure Services dated 10 November, submitted)