Decision details

Purpose of report: Response to petition submitted 16th July 2008. To address the concerns as stated in the above petition, to offer members options in order for them to make a decision on actions to be taken.

Members are asked to: Consider the options available and approve the recommendations which follow CYC policies and procedures.

Advice of the Advisory Panel

(i)         That the Executive Member be advised to approve option 2  - to note and agree that officers arrange to make safe any defects that breach the Council’s intervention levels, monitor the condition of the roads and assess them, along with all the other highways on the provisional list, for a possible inclusion in a future years resurfacing and reconstruction [R&R] programme.  Additionally note and approve the current practice of only placing white road edge markings on hazardous sections of roads and that the road drainage system is working satisfactorily in York Road, Strensall, during normal rainfall conditions.

(ii)        That the lead petitioner be notified on the decision of the Advisory Panel.

Decision of the Executive Member

RESOLVED:             That the advice of the Advisory Panel be accepted and endorsed.

REASON:                  To ensure works are carried out on a needs and worst first basis and ensure that highway maintenance budgets are expended in the most cost effective way, based on the Council’s priorities.