Issue - meetings

            The Forum considered a report by the Director of Highways, Transportation and Waste Management on the 2007/8 Highway Capital and Revenue Programmes.  The report was introduced by Mr Bradbury with a copy filed with the minutes.  Mr Bradbury explained to Members that this was a standard report and with the approval of the Chairmen asked for questions.

            In answer to a question on the improvement scheme in Acresford Mr Bradbury confirmed that instructions had been issued to the Contractor to undertake construction.

            Mr Legrys asked if some form of communication could be sent to residents explaining why the slurry sealing work in Coalville had been delayed because of impending work to be undertaken by the Gas Alliance.

            Mr Bradbury explained that slurry sealing, in common with a number of other maintenance treatments, had been delayed because of works being undertaken by the Gas Alliance.  However in some cases slurry sealing may not be the appropriate treatment.  If resurfacing was more appropriate then, the limited funds available can sometimes make it difficult to explain to residents the timescale involved.

            Mr Bradbury agreed to speak to the Local Member on outstanding works Matthews Avenue Worthington.

            RECOMMENDATIONS

i)                    That the report of the Director of Highways, Transportation and Waste Management be noted; and

ii)                   that officers discuss with Mr Stevenson DC the outstanding works Matthew Avenue, Worthington.