Decision details

To obtain approval for the Highways Capital Programme for the financial year 2024/25.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approve the detailed Highways Capital Programme for 2024/25 as set out in Appendix 1 and agree that this be released into the Council’s full Capital Programme; and

2.    Authorise that the Highways Capital Programme be varied in line with the Council’s governance and approval limits; and

3.    Authorise the Service Director, Environment and Transport, to:

·       Deliver a programme of Highway Maintenance work based upon the current Asset Management Policy and Implementation Strategy, supplemented with engineering judgement in order to meet strategic priorities, ensure the longevity of the highway asset.

·       Deliver a blended programme of Integrated Transport and other highway works based upon the Council’s Transport Strategy and other Council initiatives, in order to deliver a programme of work that meets the Council’s strategic priorities and improves the network.

·       Obtain tenders for any works, goods and services as necessary, and appoint any successful tenderer on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

·       Adopt the principle of collaboration and utilise collaborative procurement and engage external service suppliers to undertake work which cannot be undertaken in-house, via Regional Alliances, where available.

·       Appoint other external consultants and contractors as appropriate, within the current procurement rules.

4.    Approve the inclusion of the Classified Roads Investment Programme 2024/25, into the Highways Capital Programme 2024/25; and

5.    Confirm that before commencing any procurement process for the delivery of other Council managed programmes incorporating highway works, the relevant Executive Director must consider the need to consult the Executive Director – Growth and Sustainability (or in the case of Growth and Sustainability Directorate, the Service Director – Environment and Transport) who may be able to provide the works, services, or goods required; and

6.    Authorise the Director of Finance(S151 Officer) to enter in such funding agreements as are required to access additional funding, subject to details being included in subsequent Highways Capital Programme Reports.