Issue - decisions

Resolved: 

(i)      That the commencement of feasibility work, to look at scheme development and cost benefit analysis (work stages 1 and 2), be approved.

(ii)      That the procurement of such works through the North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) Services Framework be approved.

(iii)     That the funding of feasibility work from transport budgets, be approved. This costs approximately £41,300.

(iv)    That a further report be presented to the Executive following completion of work stages 1 & 2.

Reasons:

(i)      To respond positively to the letter received from the Minster for Transport, Chris Grayling, which sought that all local highway authorities now pursue the implementation of a Permit Scheme within their respective boundaries.

(ii)      To ensure that the local highway authority continued to fulfil its statutory duties under the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 (NRSWA) and Traffic Management Act 1994 (TMA).