Decision details

(a)       That the outcome of the consultation be noted;

(b)       That the Highway Asset Management Policy (Appendix A) and the Highway Asset Management Strategy (Appendix B) be approved;

(c)        That the Director of Environment and Transport, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Highway Asset Management Policy and Highway Asset Management Strategy as he considers to be necessary to ensure that they remain current and conform to legislation;  

(d)       That it be noted that a Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan will be developed to support the principles of the Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy, replacing the existing Transport Asset Management Plan, and that this will be submitted to the Cabinet in Autumn 2017.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION:

To approve the Highway Asset Management Policy and Strategy, which are key requirements to enable the County Council to maximise its funding allocation from the Government.

To support the delivery of a service that is aligned to the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and to ensure that the Council as Highway Authority continues to meet its statutory duties under the Highways Act 1980.

The Highway Asset Management Policy and the Highway Asset Management Strategy may need to be modified slightly should circumstances change, for example, to respond to legislation or new opportunities.  Significant changes would submitted to the Cabinet for approval.