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The report highlights options available when replacing the civic car used solely by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. 

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Agree to the recommendation of Option 2b, to lease a Skoda Superb Hybrid.

(2)      Agree to the installation of an electric charging point at a cost of £1,500.

(3)      Delegate to the Interim Chief Executive and the Chief Finance Officer, to proceed with the preferred option and agree terms.

The Committee received a report highlighting options available when replacing the civic car used solely by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. 

The following matters were considered:

a)              Hybrid solution. The Committee was informed that the proposed vehicle (a Skoda Superb Hybrid) would enable the majority of journeys to be made using only electric charge, rather than petrol.

b)              Use for other Council duties. The Committee was informed that Officers would consider whether the mayoral car could also be used for other Council duties when not in use by the Mayor.

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)        Agree to the recommendation of Option 2b, to lease a Skoda Superb Hybrid.

(2)        Agree to the installation of an electric charging point at a cost of £1,500.

(3)        Delegate to the Interim Chief Executive and the Chief Finance Officer, to proceed with the preferred option and agree terms.