RESOLVED - That:
To seek formal approval of amendments to the remaining year of the
Highways Improvement Programme, as discussed and agreed with the
Portfolio Holder, based on good practice and ensuring best value
for money.
To note the existing delegated approval from Cabinet for all tender
award decisions, including those with a value of over
£400,000, in the remaining year of the Highways Improvement
Programme to be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods
and the Deputy Chief Executive – People and Place in order to
meet delivery timescales.
To seek approval for any underspend generated as the ‘HIP
Red’ programme progresses to be used to deliver additional
schemes in priority order (although lower priority schemes may be
selected depending on available budget, value for money and type of
treatment) until the budget is fully expended in year.
To seek approval for any underspend generated as the ‘HIP
Amber’ programme progresses to be used to deliver additional
schemes in priority order (although lower priority schemes may be
selected depending on available budget, value for money and type of
treatment) until the budget is fully expended in the new financial
year (2022/23). This is due to these schemes being preventative
treatments, as opposed to resurfacing. These schemes are best
delivered between May – July due to weather conditions and
temperatures being more favourable.
This approach to utilising underspend means we do not need to gain
further approvals to deliver additional schemes, ensuring they can
be delivered as soon as practically possible. Any additional
schemes to be delivered will be communicated with the Portfolio
Holder in advance and Ward Members as a delivery date is
agreed.
To seek formal approval of the Transport Capital Programme 2021/22
comprising the expected Local Transport Plan capital allocation
totalling £3,776,000, subject to the receipt of the formal
grant notification letter, as discussed and agreed with the
Portfolio Holder in June 2021, based on good practice and ensuring
we meet our duties as a highway authority. Further details of the
2021/22 allocation are detailed later in this report.