Councillors and committees

Agenda item

HIGHWAYS UPDATE [EXECUTIVE FUNCTION - FOR DECISION]

This report seeks approval of a programme of highway works for Epsom & Ewell funded from the Local Committee’s delegated capital and revenue budgets.

 

Decision:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Local Committee (Epsom & Ewell) agreed that:

General

(i) Note that the Local Committee’s devolved highways budget for capital works

in 2022/23 is £464,195, as agreed by Cabinet on 22nd February 2022.

(ii) Agree that the devolved capital budget for highway works be used to progress both capital improvement schemes and member capital allocation as detailed in section 1.

(iii) Authorise that the Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members, to be able to reallocate budget to reserve

schemes should there be a need to change the programme.

(iv) Authorise that the Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members, be able to allocate any additional funding

for schemes, in accordance with any guidance issued surrounding that funding.

Capital Improvement Schemes

(v) Agree that the capital improvement schemes allocation for Epsom & Ewell be used to progress the Major Integrated Transport Schemes programme set

out in Annex 1.

(vi) Authorise that the Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager be able to vire money between the programme of schemes agreed in Annex 1, if

required.

(vii) Agree that Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager, in line with the Scheme of Delegation, is able to progress any scheme from the Major Integrated Transport Schemes programme, including consultation and statutory advertisement that may be required under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, for completion of those schemes. Where it is agreed that a scheme will not be progressed, this will be reported back to the appropriate county member.

Member Capital Allocation

(viii) Note that, £50,000 is allocated to each divisional member. Up to £15,000 of this could be allocated to minor ITS, or all £50,000 on capital maintenance

(recommended option). The schemes are to be agreed by county members in consultation with the Stakeholder Engagement Officer.

Revenue Maintenance

(ix) Note that the members will continue to receive a Member Local Highways Fund (revenue) allocation of £7,500 per county member to address highway

issues in their division.

(x) Agree that revenue works are to be managed by the Highway Maintenance team on behalf of and in consultation with county members.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To agree, a programme of highways works in Epsom & Ewell for 2022/23, funded

from budgets available to enable schemes and works to progress.

Minutes:

Declarations of Interest: None

Officers attending:Peter Shimadry, Senior Traffic Engineer

Petitions,PublicQuestions, Statements:

 

Member discussion – key points

 

Cllr Eber Kington raised an objection to the reserved scheme pedestrian crossing facility near new Priest Hill Close development on east side of Reigate Road as it serves a very small community. The Senior Traffic Engineer noted Cllr Eber Kington’s objection and confirmed the schemes can be amended and discussed.

Cllr Neil Dallen asked whether the feasibility had been carried out for Church Street, Epsom improvements at the three Zebra Crossings. The Senior Traffic Engineer confirmed not all feasibility had been carried out as not known what will fit into the £75,000 budget allocation. The Senior Traffic Engineer will advise members what will be delivered and how much it will cost. Cllr Neil Dallen will speak with t
he Vice Chairman (Cllr Steven McCormick) outside of this meeting.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS:

The Local Committee (Epsom & Ewell) agreed that:

General

(i) Note that the Local Committee’s devolved highways budget for capital works

in 2022/23 is £464,195, as agreed by Cabinet on 22nd February 2022.

(ii) Agree that the devolved capital budget for highway works be used to progress both capital improvement schemes and member capital allocation as detailed in section 1.

(iii) Authorise that the Highway Engagement & Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members, to be able to reallocate budget to reserve

schemes should there be a need to change the programme.

(iv) Authorise that the Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager in consultation with county members, be able to allocate any additional funding

for schemes, in accordance with any guidance issued surrounding that funding.

Capital Improvement Schemes

(v) Agree that the capital improvement schemes allocation for Epsom & Ewell be used to progress the Major Integrated Transport Schemes programme set

out in Annex 1.

(vi) Authorise that the Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager be able to vire money between the programme of schemes agreed in Annex 1, if

required.

(vii) Agree that Highways Engagement and Commissioning Manager, in line with the Scheme of Delegation, is able to progress any scheme from the Major Integrated Transport Schemes programme, including consultation and statutory advertisement that may be required under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, for completion of those schemes. Where it is agreed that a scheme will not be progressed, this will be reported back to the appropriate county member.

Member Capital Allocation

(viii) Note that, £50,000 is allocated to each divisional member. Up to £15,000 of this could be allocated to minor ITS, or all £50,000 on capital maintenance

(recommended option). The schemes are to be agreed by county members in consultation with the Stakeholder Engagement Officer.

Revenue Maintenance

(ix) Note that the members will continue to receive a Member Local Highways Fund (revenue) allocation of £7,500 per county member to address highway

issues in their division.

(x) Agree that revenue works are to be managed by the Highway Maintenance team on behalf of and in consultation with county members.

REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:

To agree, a programme of highways works in Epsom & Ewell for 2022/23, funded

from budgets available to enable schemes and works to progress.

Supporting documents: