Decision details

STREETWORKS TASKFORCE UPDATE

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

  1. That Cabinet notes the progress made to date on improved engagement with utilities through the Streetworks Taskforce
  2. That Cabinet notes the improvements that have been implemented by Surrey County Council and improved outcomes that are being realised, notably:
    1. 78% increase in Streetworks inspections
    2. 37% reduction in road occupation days by utilities
    3. 9.5% reduction emergency work resident enquiries
  3. That Cabinet agrees for this work to continue as business as usual within the Place Directorate.

 

Reasons For Decisions:

 

Street works have an impact on Surrey residents’ journeys every day and are regularly reported as a source of concern or frustration.  Whilst legislation determines how street works are undertaken and coordinated, Surrey County Council is keen to improve the experience, and reduce the impact, for residents and as such, has progressed a range of interventions and activities to try and achieve this.

 

(The decisions on this item can be called-in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee)

 

 

 

Publication date: 24/06/2025

Date of decision: 24/06/2025

Decided at meeting: 24/06/2025 - Cabinet

Effective from: 02/07/2025

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