The Council has over 50 school streets, which restrict access to vehicles during school drop-off and pick-up times. Residents of school streets are automatically exempt from the restrictions. Other people who need access can apply for an exemption, including blue badge holders. The Council agreed to review its standard process for introducing active CCTV monitoring on school streets. It will:check its penalty charge warning notice template aligns with its process. It should not say it will only issue one warning per vehicle if this is not the process; where it is using warning notices as a prompt for people to apply or reapply for exemptions, ensure the template contains clear information about how to do this; and properly consider its duties under the Equality Act 2010. It should consider whether the requirement for previously approved blue badge exemption holders to apply again when it starts CCTV monitoring, is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

The Council will share the final decision with the enforcement agency to reflect the importance of referring potentially vulnerable debtors to the Council.