Decision details

Decision taken under delegation by virtue of:

Scheme of Delegation Part 3 – Specific Delegation to Officers EAI16

Summary

This report provides an update on the 2019/20 programme of highway works funded by this committee, an update on other centrally funded projects being promoted in the local area, as well as details of expenditure on the budgets allocated to the committee in 2019/20. In addition it details the committee devolved allocation for 2020/21 and how it is proposed to be allocated. Online report: Item 13 https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=751&MId=7103&Ver=4

Decision made:

It was AGREED that:

1.       The committee approved allocations and works progressed during 2019/20 be noted.

2.       The recommendations in paragraphs 2.1.7 – 2.1.14 for utilising available highways funding for 2020/21 be approved

3.       The current national speed limit in The Avenue, Compton be reduced to a 30mph speed limit.

4.       The Area Highways Manager be delegated the authority to resolve any problems encountered to facilitate scheme delivery throughout the year, in consultation with the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Divisional Member.

Reasons for Decision:

The Committee was asked to agree the recommendations so that the schemes could be delivered in the 2020/21 financial year.

Decision taken by:                  Frank Apicella, Area Highways Manager

Decision taken on:                  2 April 2020

To be implemented on:           7 April 2020

Alternative options considered

The Committee’s Infrastructure Task Group considered a range of schemes that could have been funded through the committee’s funding. These were assessed against a scoring criteria. The Task Group proposed the schemes to the committee through the officer report.

Summary of any financial implications

The schemes proposed are within the financial budget for this committee.

Declarations of conflicts of interest

None

Consultation/Process Followed

•        The Infrastructure Task Group (of members of the Joint Committee) considered all the schemes to be proposed through the officer report (link above).

•        The Joint Committee considered the recommendations at its informal meeting in January 2020

•        The Joint Committee members were further consulted through a virtual meeting (email circulation) in the preparation for the decision, following the cancellation of the scheduled meeting.

Background Documents

Highways Update Report

https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66686/Item%2013%20Highways%20update.pdf

Highways Update Report – Annex 1

https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66687/Item%2013%20Highways%20update%20Annex%201.pdf

Highways Update Report – Annex 2

https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/documents/s66688/Item%2013%20Highways%20update%20Annex%202.pdf