Decision

The bond amount securing the agreement under Section 38 of the Highways Act 1980 to be reduced from £439,380.00 to £43,938.00 with effect from 02 June 2023 on ER/Scunthorpe/66/01 Development west of Roman Way, Scunthorpe.

Reasons for the decision

The S38 Agreement supports development and permit the Council to adopt the roads, footways, verges, swales, and highway drainage once the development has been completed to the council’s requirements. Following a site inspection, the works are complete and the site can be placed on a 12 month maintenance period, with the bond being reduced to 10% of the original bond amount.

Alternative options considered

Not to agree a reduction in the bond amount.