Agenda item

Decision:

That the proposal to install a Vehicle Test Station at the vehicle maintenance workshops at Tregelles Court, Neath Abbey, Neath, and an application be submitted to the DVSA to become a designated Council/authorised Examiner and conduct MOT testing for the classes of vehicles as detailed within the circulated report, be approved.

Reasons for Decision:

1.              To increase the efficiency of the Authority through reducing unnecessary downtime incurred by staff having to go off-site to present vehicles for testing;

2.              To produce financial savings on its own fleet as well as generating income from external sources;

3.              To offer a professional service to the taxi trade, which will reduce taxi testing costs;

4.              To provide an impartial class 4, 5 & 7 testing facility to the public and staff, at a competitive rate, whilst adding value to the area;

5.              To secure jobs within the section by taking on additional work, whilst the current fleet is being reduced.

Implementation of Decision:

The decision will be implemented after the three day call in period.