Decision details

ORDERED that Executive:

1.     Approved the amendment to the report proposed by the Mayor.

2.     Approved the allocation of £3.403m in 2026/27 CRSTS Highways Maintenance and Incentive grant funding to schemes as detailed in Appendix 2; and

3.     Delegated authority for programme amendments and virements up to £0.250m to the Director of Environment, Community and Culture subject to consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and the Executive Member for Environment where relevant.

AGREED that Executive:

1.     Noted the title of Director of Environment and Community Services should read Director of Environment, Community and Culture.

2.     Noted that the programme aligned with Council Plan ambitions, supporting accessibility, safety, economic growth, sustainable travel and long‑term asset management; and

3.     Noted that individual Ward Members would be consulted on schemes within their localities as appropriate.

REASONS

The decisions ensured the Council could prudently allocate funding received through CRSTS, fulfil its statutory duties as Highway Authority, support safe and expeditious movement on the transport network, and deliver infrastructure improvements aligned with corporate ambitions and best value principles. 

Members noted that alternative options – including re‑assessing the project proposals or taking no action – were not recommended. Reassessment would undermine the established prioritisation matrix and delay delivery, while taking no action would prevent timely allocation of funding and risk delivery failure.