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commitment 3 was a joint commitment for Councillors Mrs Pengelly, Drean and Councillor Nicholson to fast track applications for blue badges disabled facilities grant and disabled parking spaces for those with a terminal illness – the process now been put in place whereby those with a terminal illness will have a blue badge facility grant or parking space actioned within a shorter timescale; this commitment was now complete;

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commitment number 5 regarding the consultation of local communities with the aim to devolve more power to local people where they feel they are empowered and have a greater input in determining their priorities was complete. A number of consultations and engagements had been launched over the summer including the youth survey snapshot, the city centre health and wellbeing centre, the green minds and future parks;

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with regards to commitment number 7, five new semi-automatic defibrillators had been installed as well as 14 sea swimming safety signs across the waterfront; defibrillator and CPR training courses had been arranged for 48 business staff and wild swimmers. The appearance of Mount Batten Water Sports Centre had been significantly improved ahead of the Sail GP events; fibre connectivity had been installed along the Hoe and Millbay which was required to host the event. The swimming platform had now been installed on a trial basis and was believed to be very popular;

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with regards to commitment number 13 and the enforcement against ASB, including fly tipping, dog fouling, littering and graffiti, new CCTV equipment had been installed in key fly tipping hotspots to actively monitor incidents. The Council continued to actively enforce enviro-crime by issuing fixed penalty notices and prosecutions. Recruitment to increase environment enforcement is underway and increasing both uniformed and non-uniformed patrols for enviro-crime. A multi-pronged approach to challenge graffiti with enforcement was one part – easier reporting established with the police to identify perpetrators allowing the crime to be logged. Plans were moving forward to identify sites legally available for artists to work;

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with regards to commitment 14 – the council had taken delivery of 10 rapidly deployable CCTV cameras and had received requests from the Police to position a unit where social disturbances were experienced; there was a formalised process to follow with a private impact assessment being carried out to ensure we are not deploying compliance with section 30 of the protection of freedom act 2012; a further 3 units were ordered and were awaiting delivery; the council had entered round two of the safer streets fund for additional CCTV cover and emergency help points; 94% of the HMPE CCTV coverage had been converted to the high resolution cameras;

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with regards to commitment 30 – that the Council would lobby the Government to provide funding allowing a major network of electric charging points throughout the city to make electric vehicle ownership easier. The Council also committed to use the planning system so new build properties would have electric vehicle charging facilities to support residents. It was confirmed that Councillor Drean had written to the Secretary of State highlighting the progress and delivery of the 109 EV charging programmes;

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the Council had received £297,948 for the transport capabilities fund – to increase capability of Local Authorities to plan good activity travel infrastructure – will be used to support infrastructure projects so the council well placed to bid for future capital funding opportunities;

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with regards to commitment 59 and maintaining free parking in district car parks, the Council was committed to supporting other city districts including Mutley, Whitleigh, St Budeaux, Plympton, Plymstock, Estover, West Park, Stoke, Devonport, Leigham, Mount Batten and Crownhill;

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With regards to commitment 70 and the extension of 3 hour parking at Mutley Barracks and Napier Street, the aim was to support traders on Mutley Plain allowing shoppers to park for longer. The council wanted to help businesses to thrive and aim to make it a more attractive place for shoppers. This would be a major boost for local traders; from Friday 20 August 2021, free parking would be extended from 2 hours to 3 hours;

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with regards to commitment 74 and the expanding of the city’s traffic management capabilities with increasing road capacity by 13%, the Council was investing in micro processor optimised vehicle actuation technology which made more effective use of the highway network day and night. By increasing virtual intelligence of signalled junctions allowing controllers to learn traffic movements, maximise control efficiency and communicate with up or downstream junctions. The programme for delivery completion was by the end of 2023 – a new CCTV and traffic management control centre would allow increased efficiency of the city’s network and highway to prevent congestion and road delays, increase safety and improved journey time reliability.