Decision details

Purpose of report: A petition has been handed into the council by Councillor Keith Aspden to highlight the need for funding and action to deliver improvements to the A19 And Fordlands Road at Fulford to reduce the impact of future flood events on both roads.  At the time of the forward plan submission, more than 150 residents had signed the petition.

The Executive Member is asked to: Review the report detailing the response to the petition and agree to recommendations and next steps.

Consideration of this item has been deferred from 5 June to 3 July 2017, in order to allow the authority to invite the Environment Agency to attend and join in the public discussion. Unfortunately the Environment Agency are unable to take part in any pubic discussions with members during purdah.

Resolved:           That Options 1 and 2 be approved, subject to the following condition:

Condition

The Officers will seek additional external funding to conduct investigations linked with Environmental Agency.

Option 1- the Executive Member is recommended to support and endorse the delivery of A19 flood alleviation works through the works programme of the Germany Beck housing development highways improvements.

Reason: This provides the most cost effective and efficient mechanism for delivery of the flood risk reduction works and realises the views of the petitioners.

Option 2 – the Executive Member is recommended to support the further development of funding and design options for the delivery of the Fordlands Road flood risk management options.

Reason: Flooding of Fordlands Road will continue to cause repeat problems for the local community without further intervention; further work is needed to address the concerns of the community as detailed in the petition.

Reason:              To ensure financial viability of the project.