Issue - meetings

This report outlines the preparation of the provisional highway maintenance surfacing programme.  It recommends and seeks approval to begin advanced design for a list of schemes in each category of work.

RESOLVED:                That the Cabinet Member:

(i)Noted the results of the 2011 condition surveys on the city’s roads and footways.

(ii)Approved the split in funding between footways and roads on a 40/60 basis.

(iii)Approved the provisional programme of work listed in Annex 2 and 3 of the report.

REASON:                     To ensure the Highway Maintenance budget is expended in the most cost effective way based on the Council’s assessed priorities and approved policies.

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods considered a report which outlined the provisional highway maintenance surfacing programme. It recommended and sought approval to begin advanced design for a list of schemes in each category of work.

Officers outlined the report and advised that the scheme was currently provisional as the exact level of funding is unknown until February.

The Cabinet Member commented that she was pleased to see consultation with the Reinvigorate York panel and the proposed schemes for the City Centre, in particular Goodramgate. Sir Ron Cooke who was present at the meeting, commented that Kings Square was also in urgent need of repair. The Cabinet Member asked that Officers noted the issues at Kings Square.

Councillor Warters spoke to highlight the ongoing issues with Tranby Avenue in the Osbaldwick Ward. Officers acknowledged the problems in Tranby Avenue and confirmed that a significant amount of funding had been provisionally allocated to undertake further work. The Cabinet Member advised Councillor Warters that he could put in a request for a formal investigation to the Cabinet or to the Leader of the Councillor should he wish to take the matter further.

RESOLVED:                That the Cabinet Member:

(i)Noted the results of the 2011 condition surveys on the city’s roads and footways.

(ii)Approved the split in funding between footways and roads on a 40/60 basis.

(iii)Approved the provisional programme of work listed in Annex 2 and 3 of the report.

REASON:                     To ensure the Highway Maintenance budget is expended in the most cost effective way based on the Council’s assessed priorities and approved policies.