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Business Case | CCTV Training Service | Civil Enforcement Planning | Civil Parking Enforcement Schemes (CPE)
Conflict Management Planning | Highway Development | Parking | Traffic & Transportation
Business Case Preparation
We are able to provide a Business Case preparation service. This can be applied to all aspects of Civil Parking Enforcement including CCTV SMARTcar operation. One of our consultants will work with you to develop a comprehensive Business Case model, capable of analysing different scenarios, to give you the right solutions. This is an essential part of the process of setting up a Civil Parking Enforcement scheme, to ensure that it is financially viable.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
CCTV Operator Training Service
We are able to provide training for your staff to achieve the City & Guilds 1904 Level 2 Certificate for CCTV Operators (SIA approved course). The qualification is suitable for CCTV control room operators or those operating an Approved Device such as a CCTV SMARTCar used for Civil Enforcement purposes.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
Civil Enforcement Planning
The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 is changing the approach to Civil Enforcement. This legislation effectively brings under one umbrella a whole raft of separate legislation, making it easier for Local Authorities to deal with unsociable practices such as dog fouling, litter and abandoned vehicles. We can provide a one day introduction to the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and prepare an Action Plan tailored to your Local Authority’s requirements. Following on from this, we can train your Community Warden staff to achieve the City & Guilds 1905 Level 2 Certificate in Community Safety for accredited persons.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
Conflict Management Planning
This service is of particular interest for Managers of front line staff, dealing with the public, who may encounter violent or threatening behaviour in the course of undertaking their duties. The service consists of a visit to your workplace, discussion & workshop with the manager & staff to identify problem areas and a report giving recommendations, including options for staff training.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
Highway Development
Most developments have an effect on the existing Highway Network and this impact needs to be carefully balanced with the benefits the development offers to the community. Gary Kay Smith Ltd has extensive experience in the field of Highway Development, in both the public and private sectors and can provide the following services:
Planning Application Assessments
Gary Kay Smith can produce these on behalf of Developers. Projects can range from small scale housing sites through to large commercial developments. Where necessary, we can produce Transport Impact Assessments and Parking Accumulation Surveys to ensure that the Highway aspects of your Planning Application will gain Local Authority approval.
We provide a checking service for Local Authorities who need to assess the likely impact of a developer’s Planning Application, on the Highway Network.
Highways Act 1980 & Town and Country Planning Act 1990
We can assist with the preparation of Section 38/278 Agreements of the 1980 Act and Section 106 Agreement of the 1990 Act, ensuring a balanced approach to offset the impact of the development by negotiating the most appropriate solutions for our Client.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
Parking
Effective parking control has become a necessity in most large towns and cities, up and down the country. Under the powers of the Road Traffic Act 1991, Local Authorities have increasingly used their own (or contracted out) Parking Attendants to regulate Civil Parking Contraventions. As of 31st March 2008, Local Authorities will regulate parking under the powers of the Traffic Management Act 2004, which makes provision for a number of changes to the way that parking is managed and enforced. We have extensive experience in this field and can provide the following services.
Parking Business Case preparation and Scenario
Civil Parking Enforcement Schemes (CPE)
We can assist you with the implementation of a new CPE scheme or carry out a review of an existing operation. Ensuring up-to-date advice (including the Traffic Management Act 2004), we can provide a bespoke solution for your Local Authority, including any of the following aspects.
- Review of Parking Controls (see below for details)
- Preparation of map based Traffic Regulation Orders
- Policies and procedures for Enforcement
- Policies and procedures for Notice processing (including Discretion Policy)
- Staff Handbooks
- Application to DfT for a Civil Enforcement Area (CEA)
- Parking office setup
- Staff Training (including City & Guilds Qualifications)
- Media and Public Relations campaigns
- Website content preparation and development
- Post implementation monitoring and compliance testing
- Annual Report Preparation
Review of Parking Controls
Critical to the validity of any CPE scheme is the accuracy of the signs, road markings and the Traffic Regulation Order. Any inaccuracies are likely to result in the Local Authority losing cases at Appeal. A well maintained, map based, inventory of signs and lines is essential for the smooth running of both on and off-street parking operations and for the production of maintenance schedules.
We can undertake a sample assessment of your existing signs and lines or undertake a full and detailed review, depending on your requirements. Signs and lines are checked for compliance with the latest version of the Traffic Signs Manual and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions. An assessment of their condition is also provided. For a sample assessment, a report is prepared with recommendations for changes and areas requiring further investigation.
For a new CPE scheme, a full review of all signs and lines must be undertaken in conjunction with a new consolidated Traffic Regulation Order. This service involves site visits, GIS mapping of asset data (signs & lines) using the latest GPS enabled equipment and software, digital photographs and the preparation of a new consolidated Traffic Regulation Order.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
Traffic and Transportation
With the ever increasing car population, active management of the use of the Highway Network is more crucial than ever. We can provide a wide range of solutions through our traffic and transportation ‘Toolbox' which includes the following:
• Accident Analysis covering reduction and prevention strategies.
• Junction Design using Transport Research Laboratory software Arcady, Picady & Oscady.
• Road Space Solutions optimising the available road space for all road users, identifying issues relating to vulnerable road users. Solutions include bus, cycle and pedestrian priority measures.
• Traffic Regulation Orders covering the procedures laid down in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, including the complete statutory consultation process for moving traffic offences, waiting & loading restrictions and on / off street parking.
• Traffic Signs Regulations & General Directions 2002 covering general advice, sign & line design using AutoCad, KeyLines & KeySigns plus Mapping Solutions for waiting restrictions using MapInfo & ParkMap.
• Bylaws covering the procedures laid down in section 235 – 238 of the Local Government Act 1972, including the complete statutory consultation process.
For any further details please e-mail
gary@garykaysmith.co.uk
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