Issue - meetings

(Report from the Head of Urban Environment)  To report on progress in achieving the recommendations of the March 2006 Scrutiny Report on repairs to highways and footpaths.

The committee received a report on progress in achieving the recommendations of the March 2006 Scrutiny Report on repairs to highways and footpaths.

Members stated their belief that the quality of much of the road repair work which took place across the borough was poor, and stated their desire to see this improve.  Officers stated that although there had been investment over the previous years, long-term investment in highway infrastructure needed to be addressed.  In terms of inadequate repairs, a number of cases had been brought to the Council’s attention; Member’s were assured that action had been taken and these had now been brought up to the required standard.  Members were also informed that consultants had produced a draft action plan to which the Council was currently considering a response.

RESOLVED:

1. That the committee express their disappointment with the progress made to date, and request that a further update be brought before the committee in six months time.

2. That the progress to date and further action as laid out in the report be noted.