Decision details

Purpose of report: This report is in response to the request of the Executive Member made at the Executive Meeting in April 2009 and provides an update on the outstanding highway adoptions in the city. The report provides a background to the issues including some of the obstacles to be overcome. It suggests a number of initiatives and proposals to improve the service.

Members are asked to: The report presents options and initiatives for improvement and changes and seeks the Executive Member's approval.

RESOLVED:             That the Executive Member:

i)        Approves Option A, as set out in paragraphs 34 to 36 of the Officer report;

ii)      Requests the Executive Member for Neighbourhoods to review the arrangements for, and costs of adopting, those streets in the City which historically have not been maintained by the Council.

REASON:                  To allow officers to present details of the progress being made on outstanding developments and provide the basis for informed judgement.  This option also proposes to establish a forum with developers in York, which it is hoped will help to promote highway adoptions more quickly.