On 6 September 2022, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved the extension of the Council’s participation in the West Midlands e-scooter trial until the end of November 2022 on the existing terms of the trial, in line with the Department for Transport (DfT) extension of trials until May 2024. It is noted that costs to the Council will be limited to officer time in continuing to monitor the trial;
(ii) Approved a potential further extension of the Council’s participation in the West Midlands e-scooter trial from December 2022 until the end of May 2024, based on the re-tendering of the operator, in line with the extension of the national trial by the DfT until May 2024. It is noted that costs to the Council should be limited to officer time in continuing to monitor the trial but subject to confirmation by DfT;
(iii) Approved entry into any agreements and authorisation required with the operator, DfT and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to allow the trial to continue, and delegated authority to finalise the terms of these agreements to the Assistant Director Transport and Connectivity in conjunction with the Director of Council Management, in consultation with the Leader and relevant Portfolio Holders;
(iv) Authorised the Interim City Solicitor to negotiate, execute, seal and complete all necessary documentation and legal agreements to give effect to the above recommendation.
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