Decision details

Purpose of the report: This report informs the Cabinet Member of the work undertaken to review the Winter Maintenance policy in preparation for the next winter maintenance period from November 2012. The report outlines the changes recommended to maintain a cost effective, efficient winter maintenance service and seeks approval to this approach for amending the policy. Some of these amendments were piloted and reviewed during the winter season 2011/12, with a view to making them permanent policy for 2012/13.
The Cabinet Member is asked to consider and decide upon options presented in the report.

This item was due to be considered at the public meeting of the Cabinet Member on 7 August. A decision will now be made during September to allow the Cabinet Member further time to consider the policy.

RESOLVED:       That the review of the winter maintenance arrangements for 2012/13, as set out in the report, be approved.

REASON:            The changes recommended are to maintain a cost effective, efficient winter maintenance service.