Name of Company Parking Services UK LTD

Name of Person CHRIS LEITHEAD

Nationality British

Date of Birth 10 February 1941

Position in Company Director

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Chris Leithead was a police officer for 30 years. He held a number of positions of responsibility in the
Metropolitan Police most recently within the Headquarters Traffic Branch where he was the senior officer and
was responsible for developing policy, supervising central traffic functions and co-ordinating operational traffic
policing throughout the Metropolitan Police District. He resigned from the police to become a traffic consultant.
He has since assisted numerous local authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland to
introduce decriminalised parking enforcement and other parking and traffic management schemes.

EXPERTISE

Chris Leithead has been involved in the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement since its inception.
He is able to assist and advise a local authority through all stages from the development of a parking strategy to
implementation, whether by a service provider or in-house team. He has practical experience of traffic
management and enforcement and of the management of enforcement. Having managed on-street enforcement
himself he is able to give local authorities guidance in this vital area.

He is familiar with all aspects of traffic legislation, Traffic Regulation Orders and Traffic Management Orders.
He is experienced in the use of ParkMap and has developed a system of preparing a Consolidation Order that is
particularly efficient for local authority enforcement and the preparation of cases for the Adjudicator.

He is experienced in the camera enforcement, having been responsible for overseeing the introduction of speed
cameras into the United Kingdom and the development work on the use of video cameras for moving traffic
offences.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts with Honours, University of Western Australia

Member of the Institution of Highways and Transportation

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

Summary

1964 - 1966 H J Heinz Co Ltd, Factory Scheduler

1966 - 1968 Inner London Education Authority, Schoolmaster
1968 - 1995 Metropolitan Police,
1995 - 2005 JMP Consultants Ltd, Consultant
2005 – to date Parking Services UK Ltd, Director

RECENT PROJECTS

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St Helens Council Preparing for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.
Transferring Traffic Management Orders onto ParkMap and preparing a
Consolidated Traffic Regulation Order. Advising on the procuring of notice
processing software. Preparing enforcement contracts and advising on the
procuring of contractor.

Scarborough Borough Assistance with case preparation and representing the Council. Advice and
Council assistance with achieving DPE in Scarborough Borough, advising on an Agency
Agreement with North Yorkshire County Council, advising on the implementation
of the Traffic Management Act 2004.

London Borough of Transferring Traffic Management Orders onto ParkMap and preparing a
Redbridge Consolidated Traffic Regulation Order.

Bath and North East Entering the existing Traffic Regulation Orders into ParkMap
Somerset Council

Bath and North East Determining the number of Parking Attendants required for enforcement and
Somerset Council advising on the suitability of TROs and mapped schedules
North Tyneside Council Transferring Traffic Regulation Orders onto ParkMap and preparing a
Consolidated Traffic Regulation Order and in making an application to the
Secretary of State for the erection of special signs.

Congleton Borough Reporting on the feasibility of introducing parking charging in the off-street car
Council parks

Scarborough Borough Assessing the current Traffic Regulation Orders, making recommendations for
Council changes and preparing a consolidated traffic regulation order.

Charnwood Borough Preliminary study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement
Council
Wigan Council Assisting with the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement by
reviewing their Traffic Regulation Orders

Allerdale Borough Assisting Allerdale Borough Council to introduce decriminalised parking

Council enforcement

St Helens Council Preparing for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement

Perth and Kinross Preparing an application for the Scottish ministers to approve the introduction of
Council decriminalised parking enforcement. Advising the Council on the measures they
should introduce and to ensure that all TROs are enforceable.

Bolton Introducing a trial bus lane enforcement scheme

Warrington Borough Undertaking a parking management study to assess current situation and future
Council requirements

Allerdale Borough Preparing a preliminary report for the introduction of decriminalised parking
Council enforcement

South Lakeland Preparing for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement into South
Lakeland

Renfrewshire A preliminary study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement

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 and an assessment of the deficiencies in signing and lining.

Bolton Preparing off-street car park operating handbooks and manuals.

Bolton Developing a parking strategy for Horwich Town Centre.

Trafford Preparing to the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement. Transferring

Traffic Management Orders onto ParkMap and preparing a Consolidated Traffic
Regulation Order. Advising on the procuring of notice processing software.
Preparing enforcement contracts and advising on the procuring of contractor.

Bolton Preparing to the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement. Transferring

Traffic Management Orders onto ParkMap and preparing a Consolidated Traffic
Regulation Order. Advising on the procuring of notice processing software.
Preparing enforcement contracts and advising on the procuring of contractor.

Brighton and Hove A study into the existing arrangements for parking management with
recommendations for improvements and preparing for the introduction of
decriminalised parking enforcement.

Perth and Kinross A preliminary study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement
and an assessment of the deficiencies in signing and lining.

Newport A preliminary study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.

Sunderland A preliminary study for introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

GMPTE Preparing a submission to Ministers and an amendment to the Transport Bill to

enable local authorities to enforce bus lane traffic offences.
Bolton Preparing the Transport Strategy Documents for Bolton district and Bolton town
centre.

Waverley Developing the parking strategy for the Council and a feasibility study for the
introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.

Trafford Introducing a new residents’ parking scheme to meet the demand created by
additional seating at Manchester United Football Club.

Neath Port Talbot Preparing for the introduction of decriminalised parking.

Hastings Preparing for the introduction of decriminalised parking together with an extended
CPZ, on-street parking charges and additional residents parking.

Inverness A feasibility study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.

North West A feasibility study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement for
a number of authorities in the North West.

Metropolitan authorities: District Councils:

Greater Manchester: Cheshire:
Bolton Chester
Bury Macclesfield
Rochdale Vale Royal
Salford Crewe and Nantwich
Stockport Congleton
Trafford Lancashire:
Wigan Burnley
Merseyside: Lancaster
Liverpool South Ribble

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 Unitary authorities
Lancashire: Cheshire
Blackburn with Darwen Halton
Blackpool Warrington

York A feasibility study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement and
advice on the suitability of TROs for decriminalisation.

Surrey Developing the parking strategy for Surrey County Council.

Lewisham Advising on the improvement of current enforcement activities.

Cardiff City A feasibility study for the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.

Guildford A review of the adequacy of the existing on-street parking restrictions and their
signing. The aim is to ensure that the parking provision is rational and meets the
needs of the all road users.

Dublin Developing a parking strategy for Dublin’s inner city and the transfer of
enforcement from An Garda Siochana to Dublin Corporation. A review of the
current enforcement situation, advice in relation to operational issues associated
with traffic wardens, removals and clamping. This includes the benefits of direct
labour or contract, with advice on contract documentation, length of contract,
operational priorities, staffing requirements, training, equipment and performance
monitoring. The operation of a fines office with a system for dealing with appeals.
Information technology advice. Detailed advice on any legal and regulatory issues
and provisions for statutory regulations.

Brighton and Hove A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

Bath and North A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.
East Somerset
Neath Port Talbot A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

Taunton Deane A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

Sedgemoor A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

Swindon A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

Luton A study into the feasibility of introducing decriminalised parking enforcement.

Bath and North Preparation of a study and associated consultancy brief for the development of a
East Somerset comprehensive parking strategy for Bath and North East Somerset

Westminster Conducting extensive parking surveys in the City of Westminster to determine

current parking activity and advising on any policy matters arising from the
results of the surveys.

Ipswich Comprehensive reviews of parking for the Borough as part of their strategy of
seeking a sustainable transport package. The Borough is adopting a strategy of
park-and-ride and this needs to be complemented by town centre parking supply
and financial measures. The strategy is to seek a balance between restraint on
commuters and adequate access to support the town’s retail centre. The study also
made recommendations regarding the potential implementation of decriminalised
parking enforcement.

Strategic signing To advise the Highways Agency on the strategic signing and control room needs
for the motorways in Yorkshire and Humberside.

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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Enforcement Restructuring the Metropolitan Police Traffic Branch in order that their duties and
responsibilities meet the organisational needs of the service. Reorganising the
Traffic Warden Service to meet the needs of the Traffic Director for London for
Red Route enforcement. Discussions with the Department of Transport for the
responsibility for traffic enforcement to be transferred from the Home Office.

Parking The implementation of decriminalised parking in London. This included working

closely with the Parking Director for London both from a police perspective and
as a member of the Officers Advisory Panel. Advice was also provided to
individual Borough to enable them to establish SPAs. Also membership of the
Association of London Borough Engineers and Surveyors working party that
wrote the "Code of Practice on Parking Enforcement". Currently advising local
authorities on the introduction of decriminalised parking enforcement.

Red Routes Assisting the Department of Transport in determining the extent of the network.
Implementation of the pilot together with determining the levels of enforcement.
Assisting the Traffic Director and his staff with the development of the whole
network.

Operational Co-ordinating the operations of all Traffic Patrol officers, both in enforcement of
moving and stationary traffic offences, defective and overweight vehicles and
maintaining traffic flow. Control of vehicle removal and immobilisation
throughout London together with responsibility for the Traffic Warden Service.

Control Rooms Staff Officer to Deputy Commissioner ‘B’ (Technical Services) during the
commissioning of the current Central Command Complex at New Scotland Yard,
for which he was responsible. Experience of operating and overseeing Divisional
Control rooms.

Football Experience of policing and traffic management at various football stadia in

London, particularly with senior responsibility at Tottenham Hotspur Football and
Athletic Club.

Public Transport Member of the London Bus Priority Steering Group, Metropolitan Police liaison
officer with London Transport, Buses, member of the Working Party into Bus
Deregulation in London and member of the Cabinet Committee responsible for
dealing with the effects of industrial action on transport in London.

Motorways Chairman of the Metropolitan Police Motorway Controls Committee with

responsibility for the Motorway control rooms at Heston, Scratchwood, Chigwell
and Blackwall Tunnel. Member of the Association of Chief Police Officers
(ACPO) Standing Conference on Motorway Policing. Co-ordination of motorway
policing and communications throughout London and liaison with all Forces
operating the M25. Introduction of NMCS2. Early work on M25 Controlled
Motorway Project.

European Commission Evaluator of the proposals for the Telematics Application Programme - Sector
Telematics Applications for Transport (DG XIII/C6) 1995.

Cameras Introduction of red light running and speed cameras throughout London together
with the prosecution of offenders. Consideration of new technology and how it
can be used to enforce additional offenders. Member of the ACPO Sub-
Committee on Road Traffic Enforcement Technology.

Intelligent A member of ITS Focus at its inception (with the Metropolitan Police) and
Transport Systems currently as the only individual member. I have undertaken a number of projects

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 on behalf of ITS Focus concerning the development of practical systems.

Penalties Developing the system for the conditional offer of fixed penalty notices whereby
drivers not stopped at the time can be issued subsequently with a fixed penalty
notice and unpaid fines can be enforced through the criminal courts. When
establishing decriminalised parking enforcement devising a system for collecting
penalties by the highway authority where the civil courts enforced unpaid
penalties.

Liaison Represented ACPO and the Metropolitan Police on a number of Department of

Transport and other public and private committees. Overseeing the Metropolitan
Police traffic management work and liaison with London Boroughs.

Police Officer i/c HQ Traffic Branch, Officer i/c No 7 Area Complaints Unit. Divisional
Manager Kentish Town and West Ham Divisions.

PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS

London “Road Casualty Reduction: where does the responsibility lie?” Parliamentary
Committee for Transport Strategy Conference Driving Down Casualties: The
Role of Law Enforcement 9 February 2000

London “Hi-tech solutions to street level problems.” Parking Review August 1997

London “Enforcement, whose responsibility?” IEE Colloquium on Camera Enforcement,

18 November, 1996

London “Crime doesn’t pay for parking.......”,Planning, 17 November 1995

Leicester “Enforcing Road Safety”, Road Danger Reduction Forum, November, 1995.

Shaftsbury “Putting the car in its place”, West Midlands Technical Advisers Group,
September, 1995.
Bolton “Speed Enforcement in Network Management”, Road Vehicle Automation II,
Bolton Institute, September, 1995.

London “Showing Parking Control”, Surveyor, 13 July, 1995.

London “Road Safety - whose responsibility?”, Motor Insurers Conference, May 1995.

Kuwait City “Speed Enforcement”, Traffic Safety - a Global Issue, January, 1995.
London “Decriminalised Parking Enforcement - the Police Perspective”, Association of
Metropolitan Authorities, November, 1994.

Warwick “Network Management”, European Transport Forum, Warwick University,

September, 1994.
London “What insurers can do to help themselves”, Motor Insurers Conference, May
1994.

London “Network Management - a police view”, Department of Transport Seminar,

November, 1993.

Brussels “The Police View”, Workshop on Enforcement Issues, European Commission,

February, 1993.

Brussels “Living together on the streets of London”, Brussels Motor Show, January 1992.

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