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(Not for Publication – Exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972. It was considered that in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interests in disclosing the information).

The committee considered a report from Phil Durnell, Director of Highways and Transport, regarding the review of the Fleet Service conducted by external consultants and their recommendations. 

In response to questions the following information was confirmed:

·  'Re-tread' tyres referred to the use of a tool by the service to refurbish tyres. This was considered a best practice process across the industry and would result in significant savings. 

·  The leadership team was confident that the recommended changes in the report were deliverable and would be supported by development days planned with the external consultant. Some of the processes identified to realise savings were already in place.

·  Any changes to IT systems and processes would be compliant with statutory requirements and be easy to operate.

Resolved:  That

(i)  The review of Fleet Services and the resulting recommendations of the external consultant, as presented, be noted.

(ii)  The steps taken by the service to implement the recommendations, as presented, be noted.