To seek approval of the updated 2022-2027 Highways Asset Management Plan and new approach.

It was agreed to make the following amendment to the Highway Asset Management Policy:

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“The County Council will extend maintenance functions wherever possible to include for the betterment of walking, cycling, and other active/more sustainable transport choices (e.g. public transport)”

To append:

“and support the Council’s commitment to Vision Zero.”

RESOLVED to

a)              Approve adoption of the Highway Asset Management Policy Statement (Annex 1, as amended), Strategy document (Annex 2), and Plan document (Annex 3)

b)              Note the funding situation for Highway Maintenance summarised as Annex 4 that impacts on decisions and programmes which will be picked up through the normal budget setting process.