Issue - decisions

SERVICE AREA:

Neighbourhoods and Operations

SUBJECT MATTER:

Engineering Capital Programme 2018/19 update

DECISION:

That approval be given to:

1.    Re-prioritisation of the capital programme, as detailed within the submitted report.

2.    Virement of existing Growth Deal grants from Engineering Schemes to a single Vision Tameside scheme, as detailed in the submitted report.

DECISION TAKER(S):

Executive Cabinet

DESIGNATION OF DECISION TAKER(S):

Executive Cabinet

DATE OF DECISION:

24 October 2018

REASON FOR DECISION:

To reduce the risk of further deterioration to the highway network by providing improvements to the overall condition of the highway, and provide opportunities to incorporate improvements to the network such as parking bays, pedestrian crossing points and cycling facilities.

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS REJECTED (if any):

No alternatives were considered as the proposed funding allocation supports the Council's Corporate Plan priorities around the Sustainable Community Strategy.

It also supports the objectives of the Greater Manchester third Local Transport Plan and associated strategies thereby underpinning its aims and objectives at a regional and local level, including walking and cycling strategies, reducing congestion and improving air quality.

CONSULTEES:

The Strategic Planning and Capital Monitoring Panel considered the report at its meeting held on 3 September 2018.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

(Authorised by Section 151 Officer)

The five schemes totalling £1.373m funded by Growth Deal grant are detailed in paragraph 7.4 of the submitted report. Approval for the virement of this funding to support a single Vision Tameside scheme is sought.

LEGAL IMPLICATIONS:

(Authorised by Borough Solicitor)

The Council has a statutory duty to maintain adopted highways and highway structures for which it is the highway authority under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980.  The Cabinet approve the programme within the budget set by Council and the Panel are required to monitor to ensure it is being delivered efficiently effective on time and within budget. Individual schemes need appropriate governance to implement and this report gives an update on a number of projects and governance arrangements.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

There were no declarations of interest.

DISPENSATION GRANTED BY STANDARDS COMMITTEE ATTACHED:

Not applicable.

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

The background papers relating to this report can be inspected by contacting the report author, Alan Jackson

Telephone:0161 342 3916

e-mail: alan.jackson@tameside.gov.uk