Decision details

Purpose of report: To advise Executive of the progression of the review of the winter maintenance policy and response to issues arising from the severe weather of the 18 December 2009 to 10 January 2010

Members are asked to: Note the report and to agree to amendments of the policy, especially in the area of network coverage, footpath treatment, provision of self help salt bins, of road cycle way treatment, communication and emergency response.

RESOLVED: (i)         That the work carried out so far be noted.

                        (ii)        That the approach to amending the Winter Maintenance Policy be approved, in particular:

a)                 the minor changes to the primary routes;

b)                 the proposals for secondary routes in times of severe weather;

c)                  consultation with ward committees on the location and provision of ‘self help’ bins;

d)                 the revised approach to out of hours contact with the York Contact Centre and improvements in communication with Members and residents.

(iii) That the situation with salt supplies nationally be noted.

(iv) That the open day which is to take place in October, following the review of the policy, be noted.

REASON:      To ensure that the issues raised during the prolonged period of bad weather last winter are addressed and to improve the Council’s response to severe winter weather.