Decision details

Devolution of Highways Services to Local Councils

Decision Maker: Shadow Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider options for contract extension. Item added 17.06.2019 and amended 27.06.20.

Decision:

(a)        Decision

That funding be extended for a further two years for the devolution of highway services on the current terms due to expire on 31 March 2022.

 

(b)          Reason for Decision

The extension would enable Town and Parish Councils to plan for the next financial year. Extending for two years would allow for benefits already achieved through the current localism agenda to be maintained while allowing for further devolution to be developed.

 

(c)          Alternative Options Considered

As per report.

 

(d)          Conflicts of Interest / Dispensations

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Publication date: 25/07/2019

Date of decision: 23/07/2019

Decided at meeting: 23/07/2019 - Shadow Executive

Effective from: 02/08/2019

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