Issue - meetings

The Director of Transport, Environment and Planning to present a report which seeks approval to introduce a strategic approach to the asset management of York’s highway network, including implementation of a Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and a Highways Safety Inspection Manual.

Resolved:  That the introduction of a highways management framework, including implementation of the Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and theHighways Safety Inspection Manual, be approved, subject to the addition of the words ‘and ward councillors’ to the end of section 2.3.3(b) of the Manual.

Reason:     To ensure delivery of all highway maintenance services in an efficient and cost effective manner.

The Corporate Director of Place and the Head of Highways & Fleet presented a report which sought approval to introduce a strategic approach to the asset management of York’s highway network.

This approach involved the introduction of a Highways Improvement Asset Management Plan (HIAMP), and a new Highways Safety Inspection Manual (HSIM), as attached at Annexes A and B to the report.  The HIAMP provided an integrated framework for the delivery of highways maintenance services across the city’s road and footway network and would become a live and working document.  Both documents followed good industry practice as promoted by the UK Road Liaison Group.

In response to questions, officers confirmed that all roads would continue to be maintained, although a limited budget meant that full re-surfacing would be subject to prioritisation.

The Executive Member for Transport welcomed the new approach, which aimed to secure an efficient and effective system and keep roads in a safe condition.  Members agreed a minor amendment to the HSIM to include reports / complaints from ward councillors as issues that might lead to enhanced inspection frequency.

Resolved:  That the introduction of a highways management framework, including implementation of the Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and theHighways Safety Inspection Manual, be approved, subject to the addition of the words ‘and ward councillors’ to the end of section 2.3.3(b) of the Manual.

Reason:     To ensure delivery of all highway maintenance services in an efficient and cost effective manner.