Agenda item

RESOLVED That Cabinet:-

1.    Approve the detailed Highways Capital Programme for 2022/23, as set out in Appendix 1;

2.    Authorise that the Highways Capital Programme be varied in line with the Council’s governance and approval limits (paragraphs 2.16 – 2.21 refers);

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

·         Deliver a programme of work based upon the Asset Management Policy and Implementation Strategy, supplemented with engineering judgement in order to deliver a programme of work to meet income targets;

·         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 Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP) 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;

·         Approve the emerging Highways and Roads Investment Programme, in consultation with the Cabinet Spokesperson for Place;

4.    Authorise the rephasing of any element of allocated budgets for 2022/23 that are not fully expended, into future financial years, which allows the flexibility to ensure that the available resources are deployed in the most efficient manner possible, whilst maintaining the continuity of the Highways and Engineering Service.

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 – Place (or in the case of Place directorate, the Service Director – Environment and Transport) who may be able to provide the works, services, or goods required.

RESOLVED That Cabinet:-

1.    Approve the detailed Highways Capital Programme for 2022/23, as set out in Appendix 1;

2.    Authorise that the Highways Capital Programme be varied in line with the Council’s governance and approval limits (paragraphs 2.16 – 2.21 refers);

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

·         Deliver a programme of work based upon the Asset Management Policy and Implementation Strategy, supplemented with engineering judgement in order to deliver a programme of work to meet income targets;

·         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 Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme (HMEP) 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;

·         Approve the emerging Highways and Roads Investment Programme, in consultation with the Cabinet Spokesperson for Place;

4.    Authorise the rephasing of any element of allocated budgets for 2022/23 that are not fully expended, into future financial years, which allows the flexibility to ensure that the available resources are deployed in the most efficient manner possible, whilst maintaining the continuity of the Highways and Engineering Service.

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 – Place (or in the case of Place directorate, the Service Director – Environment and Transport) who may be able to provide the works, services, or goods required.