NUISANCE VEHICLE REMOVAL CONTRACT EXTENSION
Decision:
Declarations of interest made for this item:
None
RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet Member Resident Services and Tackling Inequality
Reasons for decision
The extension of the Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract was required to ensure continuity of a critical service that supported parking compliance and the Council’s wider transport objectives. The removal of nuisance, abandoned, and obstructive vehicles was an essential function to maintain public safety, protect emergency access routes, and preserve the quality of life for residents.
The Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract played a crucial role in supporting major events at the Tottenham Stadium, where the Council had a statutory duty to maintain clear evacuation routes and emergency access corridors. Tottenham event days regularly generated significant traffic and parking pressure, and without a reliable removal service the Council would have been unable to manage obstructive vehicles that compromised safety. The extension of the contract therefore safeguarded the Council’s ability to meet its obligations on public safety, event management, and local transport resilience.
Additionally, extending the contract allowed the Council to maintain effective parking enforcement operations, safeguard compliance with transport policies, and continue supporting local priorities such as tackling environmental crime and ensuring safer, more accessible streets. The extension also provided stability while the Council considered longer-term service delivery options.
By extending the existing arrangement, the Council avoided the risks associated with a service gap, including unmanaged abandoned vehicles, ineffective enforcement against persistent evaders, and reputational damage from not meeting statutory duties. It also ensured that the service remained aligned with both the Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan and Haringey’s Transport Strategy, supporting the strategic goals of safety, sustainability, and resident satisfaction.
Alternative options considered
This work informed future decision-making on whether full procurement or internal delivery provided the best value and resilience for the borough.
Do nothing – Not viable. Leaving the contract to lapse would have exposed residents and service users to safety risks and undermined compliance. Continuing the Nuisance Vehicle Removal Service was essential and the Council avoided several significant drawbacks upon the current contract's expiration. These included:
a) Inability to promptly remove abandoned vehicles: Without a contract in place, the Council would have struggled to address the issue of abandoned vehicles, which could cause public nuisance, obstruct traffic flow, and pose safety hazards.
b) Difficulty in dealing ... view the full decision text for item 12
Minutes:
The Director of Environment introduced the report. The reasoning for the report was outlined.
It was explained that the extension of the Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract was required to ensure continuity of a critical service that supported parking compliance and the Council’s wider transport objectives. It was noted that other options for delivery were reviewed, including future in house provision. It was explained that the extension of the current contract allowed officers to further consider future options for provision.
RESOLVED:
That the Cabinet Member Resident Services and Tackling Inequality
Reasons for decision
The extension of the Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract was required to ensure continuity of a critical service that supported parking compliance and the Council’s wider transport objectives. The removal of nuisance, abandoned, and obstructive vehicles was an essential function to maintain public safety, protect emergency access routes, and preserve the quality of life for residents.
The Nuisance Vehicle Removal Contract played a crucial role in supporting major events at the Tottenham Stadium, where the Council had a statutory duty to maintain clear evacuation routes and emergency access corridors. Tottenham event days regularly generated significant traffic and parking pressure, and without a reliable removal service the Council would have been unable to manage obstructive vehicles that compromised safety. The extension of the contract therefore safeguarded the Council’s ability to meet its obligations on public safety, event management, and local transport resilience.
Additionally, extending the contract allowed the Council to maintain effective parking enforcement operations, safeguard compliance with transport policies, and continue supporting local priorities such as tackling environmental crime and ensuring safer, more accessible streets. The extension also provided stability while the Council considered longer-term service delivery options.
By extending the existing arrangement, the Council avoided the risks associated with a service gap, including unmanaged abandoned vehicles, ineffective enforcement against persistent evaders, and reputational damage from not meeting statutory duties. It also ensured that the service remained aligned with both the Council’s Corporate Delivery Plan and Haringey’s Transport Strategy, supporting the strategic goals of safety, sustainability, and resident satisfaction.
Alternative options considered
This work informed future decision-making on whether full procurement or internal delivery provided the best value and resilience for the borough.
Do nothing – Not viable. Leaving the contract to lapse would have exposed residents ... view the full minutes text for item 12