Agenda and decisions

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Councillor Derek Antrobus, Lead Member for Planning & Sustainable Development, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution, do hereby:

Approve the revisions contained within the Highway inspection and Repair Code of Practice v3.00, subject to the further minor revisions agreed at my Lead Member Briefing held on 14^th April 2020.

The Reasons are:

The current Salford City Council’s Code of Practice for Highway Inspection and Repair has been in operation since October 2016. It is recommended that regular reviews are undertaken to ensure that up to date guidance is included. It has been agreed across the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities Highway Asset and Infrastructure Group that each Authority shall review its own Code of Practice every two years

Options considered and rejected were: None

Assessment of Risk:

Low – The Highway Inspection and Repair Code of Practice V3.00 aligns to the “Approved Greater Manchester Highway Safety Inspection Framework,” taking into account local considerations and the “Well Managed Highways Infrastructure” document. The revisions made within The Highway Inspection and Repair Code of Practice V3.00 further enhance the recommendations to undertake the inspection service implementing a risk-based approach.

The source of funding is - N/A

Legal Advice obtained - Previous comments provided in 2018 - C. Tsompani - Solicitor Physical Infrastructure Group

Financial Advice obtained - Alison Woods - Finance Officer (Capital)

Procurement Advice obtained - Not Applicable for this report

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process:

Appendix One- “Salford City Council Highway Inspection Code of Practice v3.00” document

Appendix Two- “Approved Greater Manchester Highway Safety Inspection Framework” document

Appendix Three- “Well Managed Highways Infrastructure” document

Appendix Four A- Inspection Regime Template (Risk Assessment to determine changes in the Inspection Frequency)

Appendix Four B- High Footfall Routes (Designated to Prestige Walking Zones)

Appendix Five- CIA (Equality Impact Assessment) Initial Screening Document 2018

Contact Officer:  Steve Mangan                            Tel No. 0161 603 4034

This decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.

The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Growth & Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.

FOR DEMOCRATIC SERVICES USE ONLY

This decision was published on 17^th April 2020.

This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 24^th April 2020, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Councillor Derek Antrobus, Lead Member for Planning & Sustainable Development, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution, do hereby:

Approve the programme of works contained within this report.

The Reasons are: The streets identified in this report have suffered a considerable amount of deterioration because of the extreme weather over the autumn and winter of 2019 and 2020. The council has made provision a sum of £230,000 within the Block Three allocation to address this deterioration.

Options considered and rejected were: None

Assessment of Risk: Low – The targeted spend of available funding will ensure that the City Council’s statutory obligations are met while at the same time facilitating continuous improvement of the highway infrastructure fostering a right first-time approach.

The source of funding is Department for Transport Pothole Action Fund.

Legal Advice obtained – Tony Hatton, Principal Solicitor.

Financial Advice obtained - Alison Woods Finance Officer (Capital).

Procurement Advice obtained – Tom Woods, Procurement Team

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process: Lead Member Report.

Contact Officer:  Steve Mangan                            Tel No 0161 603 4034

This decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.

The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Growth & Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.

FOR DEMOCRATIC SERVICES USE ONLY

This decision was published on 17^th April 2020.

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This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 24^th April 2020, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Councillor Derek Antrobus, Lead Member for Planning and Sustainable Development, in exercise of the powers contained within the Council Constitution, do hereby:

Approve the Highway Tree Replacement Policy, subject to the minor revisions agreed at my Lead Member Briefing held on 14^th April 2020.

The Reasons are to ensure that the highway tree stock is maintained and enhanced to provide health benefits and contribute to sustainable resilience to climate change.

Options considered and rejected were: None.

Assessment of Risk – Low – By introducing a clear unambiguous policy to replace trees within the highway realm will ensure that the tree stock within the highway will not become depleted. It will also ensure that replacement trees are more suited to the highway environment.

The source of funding is to be met from existing budgets or from contributions by works promoters

Legal Advice obtained – Tony Hatton, Principal Solicitor.

Financial Advice obtained - Alison Woods Finance Officer (Capital).

Procurement Advice obtained – not required for this report.

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process:

Salford City Council Tree Management Policy

Contact Officer:        Steve Mangan          Tel No 0161 603 4034

The decision is not subject to consideration by another Lead Member.

The appropriate scrutiny panel to call-in the decision is the Growth & Prosperity Scrutiny Panel.

FOR DEMOCRATIC SERVICES USE ONLY

This decision was published on 17^th April 2020.

This decision will come in force at 4.00 p.m. on 24^th April 2020, unless it is called-in in accordance with the decision-making process rules.