Agenda and decisions

To receive apologies for absence from Cabinet Members who are unable to attend this meeting.

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 March 2021.

Most agenda items will be considered in public session, however, it shall be advised whether Cabinet will consider any matters in private, by virtue of the reports containing information which falls within a category of exempt information as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Cabinet will receive any petitions and hear any deputations from members of the public. A deputation is where up to five people can attend the meeting and make a presentation on some particular issue of concern. A member of the public can also hand in a petition at the meeting but that petition should relate to something on which the body has powers and responsibilities.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10 (2), Members of the Public should provide at least 24 hours’ notice of presenting a deputation.

Cabinet will hear any questions from the general public.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11(5), the period allowed for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes. A maximum of 4 questions per person may be asked.  

Cabinet will receive any questions from Elected Members.

In accordance with Executive Procedure Rule 2.3 (2.3.1.6) a period of up to 30 minutes will be allocated.

Cabinet Members will be asked to advise if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest, which would prevent them from participating in any discussion on the item or participating in a vote upon the item, or any other interests.

To consider the detailed 2 year Highways Capital Plan for 2021/22 and 2022/23.

Wards affected: All

Officer: Phil Waddington, Group Engineer – Highways & Operations

1)    That approval be given to the detailed Capital Plan 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 in the sum of £22,984,237 and £18,508,325 respectively, as set out at Appendix 1 of the considered report, in order to enable spend on schemes identified to improve the highway network whilst increasing road safety, improving air quality and saving energy. 

2)    That authority be delegated to the Service Director (Highways and Streetscene), in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Environment), to enable amendments to identified schemes and funding allocation for the schemes, in accordance with financial regulations for the purposes of expediating efficient delivery of the programme.