Manchester City Council and the National Parking Adjudication Service

Richard Paver
Treasurer
Manchester City Council
Town Hall Albert Square MANCHESTER M60 2LA
13th October 2006

Dear Mr. Paver,

I have just had a conversation with Susan Ray who has very kindly agreed to assist with an enquiry but it may end up coming your way so it may be best to detail a brief outline which I anticipate will lead to further questions.

I have noticed that as well as being the Manchester City Council's Treasurer you are also the Treasurer of the National Parking Adjudication Service and thus responsible for their accounts.

A couple of matters do concern me with regard to the relationship between Manchester City Council and NPAS who claim to be independent.

Can you confirm that Manchester City Council acts as the lead authority for the NPAS Joint Committee?

Is Manchester City Council responsible for any of NPAS' contractual obligations? If so, can you please detail which contracts and refer to any Council Meetings where this was proposed and agreed?

What other responsibilities does Manchester City Council have in relation to NPAS and can you please indicate where in the Manchester City Council accounts any financial relationships / obligations / liabilities are noted?

I would be grateful if you could provide details of the District Auditor and confirm whether this is the same District Auditor that acts for NPAS.

I would be grateful if you would acknowledge receipt of this e-mail and I loof forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,


Neil Herron

12 Frederick Street
Sunderland
SR1 1NA