RESOLVED:

1.    That the launch of DriveNow and Ubeeqo Car Clubs in Merton be agreed.

2.    That the permit fee for floating car clubs paid to the council be fixed at £1,260 pa per vehicle for a three year period to the end of March 2023.

3.    That a 20% time limited discount for “electric only” vehicles on the full floating permit fee be agreed for a three year period to the end of March 2023.

4.    That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Regeneration to approve the launch of additional accredited car clubs in Merton on a phased basis in consultation with the Cabinet Member.

The Chair presented the report which set out a proposal to launch car clubs in the Borough to encourage more flexible, sustainable modes of transport and tackle emissions.

The Cabinet welcomed the proposals which would provide a means of nudging residents towards behaviour change which would be ultimately beneficial.  It was acknowledged that this behaviour change would take some time and therefore, in response to Members, the Director advised that use of parking spaces in the Borough would be monitored and officers would work with the car club providers to ensure an even spread of the facilities across the Borough.  The Cabinet sought clarification on whether the car clubs used certain exclusion criteria and in response the Director advised that officers would look into this point to ensure that the service was as accessible as possible.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the launch of DriveNow and Ubeeqo Car Clubs in Merton be agreed.

2.    That the permit fee for floating car clubs paid to the council be fixed at £1,260 pa per vehicle for a three year period to the end of March 2023.

3.    That a 20% time limited discount for “electric only” vehicles on the full floating permit fee be agreed for a three year period to the end of March 2023.

4.    That authority be delegated to the Director of Environment and Regeneration to approve the launch of additional accredited car clubs in Merton on a phased basis in consultation with the Cabinet Member.