Issue - meetings

To consider the report on the implementation of new signs and dash badges for Uttlesford vehicles.

The Senior Licensing and Compliance Officer (SM) presented the report on the implementation of new signs and dash badges for UDC vehicles. He said currently it was difficult to identify UDC vehicles and the new signage would assist residents in that regard. Safeguarding was at the heart of the proposal.

Councillors Loughlin and Light expressed concerns regarding the new signage, particularly that it could be counterfeited to give a false impression of security and to mislead passengers.

The Senior Licensing and Compliance Officer (SM) said he was an advocate of the scheme and believed that it would lead to greater safety for passengers. Members were informed that the signs and badges were of high quality and had anti-counterfeiting measures incorporated in the design (e.g. a hologram).

RESOLVED to fully support the implementation of new Uttlesford Signs (door and dashboard) which aim to improve the safety of the public.