Agenda item

Following discussion at its meeting in February 2015, Members had requested that a written information report be presented to the March  meeting, outlining the Council’s policy and procedure to deal with abandoned and untaxed vehicles.

Members noted that although the number of vehicles being abandoned in Slough had fluctuated over recent years, there had been an overall decline over the last decade. This was mainly due to cars being scrapped by owners in return for cash rather than being abandoned. The Council did not have the authority to remove vehicles that were not abandoned and most vehicles reported to the Council were untaxed rather than abandoned.

A number of points were raised in the ensuing discussion including what the Local Authority’s powers were to remove vehicles abandoned in front gardens and the criteria applied in assessing whether a vehicle had been abandoned. It was agreed that further detailed information was required and that an officer be requested to attend a future meeting.  

Resolved –  That the report be noted and the matter be discussed at a future committee meeting with officers in attendance.