Lib Dems call for Council parking contract to come home

Liberal Democrats have called for Brighton and Hove City Council to bring the NCP parking contract in-house. The contract will be up for review in two years time, and the Lib Dems want to see consideration given to an in-house option.

Speaking at last night's full City Council meeting, Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood called for the contract to be reviewed the next time it is up for renewal.Paul also asked how many parking fines had gone to appeal in the last twelve months - he was told that a staggering 921 appeals had been made.

Commenting Paul said: 'With CityClean, the Council has proven that public services are better delivered by local authorities not private companies.

'Brighton and Hove has one of the worst reputations for its parking enforcement in the country. This will help restore confidence amongst the public and increase democratic accountability over the service.

'The Council has already taken some of its off street parking back in-house, and the profit made on the service would at least be better spent on public services rather than a private company.'