Decision details

Councillor Alan Schneiderman Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change introduced the report. The Chair also welcomed Ian Edser, Director of Highways and Transportation to summarise the item.

Following discussion, the Chair moved to vote on the recommendations.

DECISION:

It was RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet approved an additional two-year capital allocation of £8m for the delivery of additional carriageway resurfacing schemes (the additional programme) commencing 2023/24 as a short-term measure whist the Highway Investment Strategy is developed.

2.    That the additional programme be the subject of engagement with Ward Councillors prior to implementation.

3.    That authority be delegated to the Director of Highways and Transportation, in consultation with the (Cabinet Member) Portfolio Lead for Environment and Climate Change, to sign off the additional programme ofschemes for implementation on the highway network, commencing with the programme for the 2023/24 financial year.

4.    That authority be delegated to the Director of Highways and Transportation, in consultation with the (Cabinet Member) Portfolio Lead for Environment and Climate Change, to alter the programme as necessary to ensure the efficient delivery of schemes across the network.

5.    Noted that Overview and Scrutiny Committee will undertake a review to support the improvement to the Highway Network.

6.    Noted that future reports in relation to the delivery of this additional programme and the emerging Highway Investment Strategy will be presented to Cabinet.

The report set out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.